The 2021 Trek Marlin 5 Womens Hardtail Mountain Bike in violet Flip was one of our best-selling bikes in 2020, & Trek is keeping the bike mainly the same for 2021 only modernising the cassette, shifters & rear hub. The 2020 Trek Marlin 5 Womens Hardtail Mountain Bike is lightweight aluminium, Womens specific mountain bike with Shimano wide-range gearing & hydraulic disc brakes. Trek Marlin 5 has been super popular because it is incredible value for your money & is super versatile. The Marlin is a trail-ready mountain bike thats also ideal for everyday adventures, on & off the trail. A front suspension fork with 80- 100 mm of travel, 21-speed gears & mounts for a rack & kickstand make it an ideal choice for new trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike. The Marlin 5 is a real mountain bike thats also ideally suited to daily commutes, or just getting from A to B on any surface. Smaller frame sizes (XS & S) have short-reach brake levers & lower standover, making it easier & more comfortable for smaller riders. The 2021 version takes this further adding extra size-specific elements to the Marlin 5, making it even better. Like every Trek, its backed by a lifetime warranty. What makes this a womens specific model? It has the same spec as the mens except the max size is either a Large (L) or a Medium/ Large (M/L) also included is a womens specific saddle. THIS BIKE IS PERFECT FOR Riders looking for their first mountain bike, or who want a rugged bike for commuting on mixed surfaces. The Marlin 5 is a real do it all bike built around a marvellous lightweight aluminium frame. KEY FEATURES Its a real mountain bike thats also ideally suited to daily commutes, rides around campus or just getting from A to B on any surface Smaller frame sizes (13.5? & 15.5?) have short-reach brake levers that make it easier & more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently Marlin Womens models in 13.5? & 15.5? frame sizes have a curved top tube & a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount & dismount Rack & kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorise, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter Like every Trek, its backed by a lifetime warranty