STOLEN MOUNTAIN BIKE: Trek Marlin 7 - size XL (Navy blue, frame number WTU089L440T)
A few days out from hitting the big 40 marker (this one definitely crept up on me), but sadly it’s overshadowed by the theft of my beloved Trek Marlin 7 mountain bike - my daily companion over the last 8 months of exploring Estonia’s epic nature, and getting me ready for my first bikepacking race, the panepanepane Kōkōva 800 in just 4 week’s time.
Sadly, someone entered our garage, destroyed the lock, and had it away seemingly under the cover of darkness.
The bike has a number of unique and identifying features about it and so by making them public, I want to make it too difficult to handle. Part of me hopes to get it back, however as anyone who’s suffered theft of a bike will know that chances of recovery aren’t great. But I live in hope that this magnificent machine finds its way back home.
- Trek Marlin 7 generation 2 size XL 29” wheels in Navy Blue with silver writing (frame number WTU089L440T)
Notable things about it:
- 2 x Topeak versacage gear mounts on the downtube
- Topeak toploader frame bag (at seatpost end)
- SKS top tube bag (at stem end)
- Van Rysel Long-distance triathlon handlebar extensions (held together with a green fixplus strap to stop them sliding apart)
- ISM PR 2.0 Saddle
- Waterbottle holders strapped to both fork legs using fixplus straps
- Alpkit half framebag
- Alpkit equipment bag on handlebar
- Decathlon Equipment bag on handlebar
- Dual-sided SPD and flat platform pedals
Equipment in the frame bags:
- Green Montane waterproof jacket (with oil stains on the sleeves and back)
- Lezyne Zecto Drive rear bike light
- Topeak pocket rocket micro pump
- Black Icebreaker merino gillet
- ISM PR 2.0 Saddle
- 2 x ELOPS Fl 920 front light units in the SKS top tube bag
- Spare inner tube
- Small Flying Tiger combination code cable lock underneath saddle
- White Planet X waterbottle holder on fork leg
- Topeak adjustable waterbottle holder on fork leg
- Black Silk liner gloves
- Blue Smith MIPS Helmet
- Chain Reaction Cycles combination bike tool
- Olive green Keela windproof jacket
- Military style Sunglasses
- Puncture repair kit in Alpkit frame bag
It saddens me to write this as it feels a bit like I’ve lost a close friend, so if anyone sees it (or any Trek Marlin 7), please notify the police.