Trek Mountain Bikes in Pokhara: Models, Prices and Where to Get One

We are an authorised Trek dealer in Pokhara, listed on Trek's own store finder as Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure Nepal, store DD168005. We now trade as Nepal MTB Adventures. Same shop, same workshop, same people.

This page lists every Trek mountain bike model we work with, what each one is built for, and how to get hold of one here. Some you can buy from the shop. More of them you can rent by the day. A few we can order in for you.

If you already know you want to hire rather than buy, the Pokhara rental page has the full fleet and daily rates.

Trek Bikes in Pokhara at a Glance

This is the part most people come here for. Every Trek model is covered on this page, along with how you can actually get one.

Every rental includes a helmet, gloves, and a basic repair kit, and the bike is sized and adjusted before you collect it. "To order" means we can bring it in through our Trek dealership, which takes time, so ask early.

Full rental fleet and rates: bike rentals. Bikes for sale: the shop.

Should You Rent or Buy?

• For almost every visitor, rent. A two-week trip does not justify buying a bike you then have to fly home, and airlines charge more for a bike bag than a fortnight of hire costs. Renting also means the bike is serviced, and if something breaks, it is our problem, not yours.

• Buy if you live here, or if you are staying long enough that hire costs approach the purchase price, which is roughly a month on a hardtail.

One thing worth knowing if you are considering flying a bike in: domestic flights inside Nepal carry a 15 kg bike bag allowance, which most bagged mountain bikes exceed.

Which Trek Suits Your Riding?

Trek splits its range by discipline, and the categories genuinely mean something once you are on a trail here.

Recreational

Comfort, a relaxed riding position and stable handling. For lakeside loops, gentle valley trails, and riders who want to enjoy the view rather than race. The Marlin range sits here at the lower end.

Trail

The all-rounders. Balanced between agility and stability, and equally happy on technical singletrack and smooth, flowing trail. Reliable suspension, comfortable position, efficient pedalling. Roscoe, Fuel EX and the upper Marlin models.

For how we grade the trails these bikes go on, see mountain bike trail grading in Nepal.

What Makes a Trek a Trek

Trek builds a lot of their own technology rather than assembling parts, and once you know the names you can read any Trek spec sheet and know what you are getting. These terms come up on every model below.

Frame materials

Alpha Aluminium is Trek's own hydroformed aluminium, and it comes in three grades. Alpha Silver is the entry grade, on the Marlin range. Alpha Gold is lighter and more heavily butted, on X-Caliber, Roscoe and Procaliber. Alpha Platinum is the top aluminium, on Fuel EX, Remedy and Slash. The grade tells you more about the frame than the model name does.

OCLV Mountain Carbon is Trek's carbon process, short for Optimum Compaction Low Void. It appears on the Procaliber 9 series and above. Lighter than any aluminium frame, and considerably more expensive to replace if you hit a rock in Mustang.

Suspension and handling

IsoSpeed is a decoupler at the seat tube junction that lets the saddle flex vertically over small bumps without adding a rear shock. It is on the Procaliber range, and it's why a Procaliber is more comfortable on a long, rough climb than any other hardtail at the same weight.

ABP, Active Braking Pivot, places the rear suspension pivot on the rear axle so the suspension keeps working while you are braking. On rough Nepali descents where you are on the brakes constantly, this matters more than it does on a smooth bike park.

Mino Link is a two-position chip in the rocker link that lets you drop the bottom bracket and slacken the head angle by about half a degree. Low and slack for descending, high and steeper for climbing. It takes five minutes with an Allen key.

Knock Block is a headset stop that prevents the fork crown from swinging round and denting the down tube in a crash. Useful on a bike that gets rented.

Wheels and fit

Smart Wheel Sizing means the wheel size changes with the frame size rather than being fixed across the range. Small frames come on 27.5-inch wheels, larger frames on 29. This is why a shorter rider gets a better-handling bike from Trek than from a brand that puts 29-inch wheels on everything.

Boost spacing widens the hubs to 148 mm at the rear and 110 mm at the front. Stronger wheels, better tyre clearance, and it is now the standard across the range.

Control Freak is Trek's internal cable routing. It keeps the cables quiet and the frame clean, which in Pokhara dust is a maintenance benefit rather than a cosmetic one.

Bontrager

Bontrager is Trek's in-house component brand, and it supplies the wheels, tyres, bars, stems, saddles and grips on almost every bike below. The tyre names are worth knowing because they tell you what the bike is for.

Reading the Component Names

What separates one model from the next is usually the groupset. Both Shimano and SRAM number their ranges, and knowing the order tells you what you are paying for.

Shimano, cheapest to best: Altus, Acera, Alivio, Deore, SLX, XT, XTR. On this page, you will see Altus on the Marlin 5 and 6, Deore on the Marlin 7 and X-Caliber 8, and XT on the Marlin 8 and X-Caliber 9. The jump that matters most is Altus to Deore, because that is usually where you go from a 2x8 to a 1x12 drivetrain: one shifter instead of two, and a much wider gear range.

SRAM, cheapest to best: SX, NX, GX, X01, XX1, all under the Eagle name for 12-speed. The Fuel EX 7, Remedy 8, and Slash 7 all run GX Eagle, which is the point where SRAM gets genuinely good.

RockShox forks, cheapest to best: Judy, Recon, 35, Pike, Lyrik, ZEB. You will see Judy on the Marlins and X-Calibers, Recon on the Roscoe and Procaliber 8, 35 Gold on the Fuel EX 7, Lyrik on the Remedy, and ZEB on the Slash. The heavier the riding, the further down that list you go.

Brakes. Mechanical disc brakes are cable-operated and appear only on the Marlin 5. Everything above it runs hydraulic, which is a genuine safety difference on a long, steep descent, not a luxury. On a 1,000 m drop off Sarangkot, cable brakes fade, and hydraulics do not.

The Marlin Range

Trek's entry- and mid-level hardtails, and the most common rental bikes in Pokhara. All run an Alpha Silver Aluminium frame, hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes depending on the model, and wheel size matched to frame size, so smaller frames come on 27.5-inch wheels rather than 29.

Trek Marlin 5

The simplest of the range and a dependable first mountain bike. Alpha Silver Aluminium frame with a 100 mm suspension fork, a Shimano Altus 2x8 drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes, and Bontrager Connection rims on XR2 Comp tyres.

Comfortable geometry and reliable parts make it a sensible choice for someone riding trails, fitness loops, and everyday distance rather than anything steep.

Availability: in the shop. Not in the rental fleet.

Trek Marlin 6

Designed for versatile trail riding, the Marlin 6 offers exceptional performance and durability.

A step up in braking and finish. Same lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminium frame and 100 mm fork, a Shimano Altus 2x8 drivetrain, but hydraulic disc brakes rather than mechanical, which is the single biggest upgrade at this level. Bontrager Connection rims with knobby XR2 Comp tyres.

Well-balanced geometry that stays stable when the trail gets loose but still turns quickly on singletrack.

Availability: rent the Gen 3 at USD 30 a day, the cheapest bike in our fleet, or buy it from the shop at USD 849.99.

Trek Marlin 7

Trek Marlin 7 2022/2023 Hardtail Mountain Bike, an exceptional off-road companion that offers unmatched performance and versatility.

The one most riders end up on. A 100 mm fork, and the important change is the drivetrain: a 1x12 Shimano Deore instead of the 2x8 below it, which means one shifter, a wider range, and far less to think about on a climb. Hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Connection rims, XR2 Comp tyres.

It also adds internal cable routing, rack and mudguard mounts, and tubeless-ready rims if you want to drop the tubes.

Availability: rent the Gen 3 for USD 35 a day. We also keep the previous Marlin 7 in the fleet.

Trek Marlin 8 2022/2023

Discover the Incredible Trek Marlin 8 2022/2023: Unleash Your Off-Road Potential

The top of the Marlin range and a genuinely capable trail bike. Fork travel goes up to 120 mm, the drivetrain steps up to 1x12 Shimano Deore XT, and the wheels move to Bontrager Kovee rims with wider XR3 tyres for more grip.

The extra travel and the wider tyre are what you notice on the rougher descents around the valley. It is the hardtail we would put an experienced rider on.

Availability: rent the Gen 3 at USD 40 a day.

The X-Caliber Range

Faster, lower, and more stretched out than the Marlins. Alpha Gold Aluminium frames, built for covering ground rather than for comfort.

Trek X-Caliber 8

The Trek X-Caliber 8 2022/2023 is a trail-ready mountain bike that offers a winning combination of performance, durability, and versatility.

Alpha Gold Aluminium frame, a RockShox Judy Silver TK fork, a 1x12 Shimano Deore drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes.

The riding position is lower and more forward than a Marlin, which makes it quicker on climbs and rolling ground and slightly less relaxed when pointing downhill. If you are choosing between this and the Marlin 7 at the same rental price, the question is whether you would rather arrive fast or arrive comfortable.

Availability: rent for USD 35 a day.

Trek X-Caliber 9

The same frame and fork as the 8, with the drivetrain upgraded to 1x12 Shimano Deore XT. Crisper shifting under load and better long-term durability, which matters more on a bike you own than one you hire for three days.

Availability: to order.

The Procaliber Range

Trek's cross-country race hardtails, and the range where the IsoSpeed decoupler appears, a pivot at the seat tube junction that lets the saddle flex over small trail chatter without adding suspension weight.

Procaliber 6

The aluminium, budget-friendly end of the range and still genuinely race-ready. A RockShox 120 mm fork and a 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain. Built for sharp cornering and technical singletrack without punishing you for riding it all day.

Availability: rent for USD 45 a day; the most expensive hardtail in our fleet and the most capable.

Procaliber 8

Aluminium, with modern race geometry and a 120 mm RockShox Recon Gold fork. The drivetrain steps up to a mixed SLX and XT 12-speed build, which is where Shimano's shifting gets noticeably better.

Availability: to order.

Procaliber 9.5

The first carbon bike in the range, built in OCLV Mountain Carbon, and the cheapest way into a carbon Procaliber. It carries the IsoSpeed decoupler, a RockShox Judy SL fork, and a 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain on 29-inch wheels.

The decoupler is the reason to want it. On a long, rough climb, it takes the sting out of the chatter that wears you down.

Availability: to order.

Procaliber 9.6

The full race build. Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, 29-inch wheels, a RockShox Recon Gold RL fork, and an SLX and XT drivetrain. Made for people who pin a number on.

Availability: to order.

Trail Hardtails and Full Suspension

Roscoe 7

A hardtail with a trail bike's attitude. 29-inch wheels, 140 mm of RockShox Recon Silver RL travel, and a Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain with a 10 to 51 tooth cassette.

The detail that defines it is the tyre: Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR at 2.6 inches wide, on tubeless-ready Line 30 rims. That volume gives it grip and cushioning that no normal hardtail has, which is why it handles rough ground far better than the spec sheet suggests. Alpha Gold Aluminium frame with internal dropper routing and Boost 148 spacing.

Suits everyone from a novice to an expert, on almost any trail here.

Availability: to order.

Trek Fuel EX 5

The entry point to Trek's full-suspension trail range. Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with 130 mm of travel front and rear, a 1x12 Shimano Deore drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and Bontrager Line rims with XR4 tyres.

Internal cable routing, accessory mounts, and dropper-post ready. A good all-rounder for fast singletrack through to technical descents.

Availability: to order.

Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 6

The trail bike we rent most. Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with 140 mm of travel, a RockShox 35 Gold fork and a Fox Performance Float EVOL rear shock, a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes.

This is the bike for someone who wants to ride everything: climb it in the morning, then take the Peace Pagoda descent or the Panchase drop properly in the afternoon.

Availability: rent for USD 75 a day.

Trek Remedy 8

Trek's all-mountain bike, and a serious piece of kit. Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame, a RockShox Lyrik Select fork and Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 160 mm of travel, a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and SRAM G2 R hydraulic brakes. Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with grippy SE5 Team Issue tyres.

Where the Fuel EX is built to do everything well, the Remedy is built to go down fast and worry about the climb later. On the steep, loose descents around Pokhara, it is in a different class.

Availability: rent at USD 75 a day, or buy it from the shop at USD 4,129.99.

Trek Slash 7

Trek Slash 7 is a high-performance mountain bike designed to conquer the most demanding trails and push your riding to new heights

The enduro race bike. Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame, a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with 160 mm at the front and a Deluxe Select+ shock with 150 mm at the rear, a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and SRAM G2 R brakes.

Built for enduro racing, all-mountain riding, and technical descending. More bike than most people need in the Pokhara valley, and exactly right if you are here for the gravity days.

Availability: to order.

The Rail E-MTB Range

Trek's electric mountain bikes, with Bosch systems. Pedal assist cuts out at 25 km/h, so you pedal the whole way and the motor multiplies what you put in.

Trek Rail 5 Gen 3

Full-suspension e-MTB on a Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The reason it matters here is the Sarangkot climb: roughly 800 m of vertical, usually in the dark if you are going for sunrise. On the Rail, it is a comfortable hour.

Availability: rent for USD 100 a day, the most expensive bike in our fleet.

Trek Rail 7

The higher build in the Rail range, with better suspension and a finishing kit on the same platform.

Availability: to order.

If you are weighing an e-MTB against a normal bike, we wrote the honest version in our guide to e-MTB riding in Nepal.

Finding Your Frame Size

Getting the size right matters more than getting the model right. A well-fitted Marlin beats a badly fitted Fuel EX every time.

Because of Smart Wheel Sizing, smaller frames come on 27.5-inch wheels rather than 29. That is deliberate, and it is a good thing. A 29-inch wheel under a 158 cm rider makes the bike hard to turn and puts the bars too high.

Two things to check when you collect the bike. You should be able to get a foot flat on the ground at a stop, and your knee should be almost but not quite straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Anything that feels wrong, say so at the counter. A saddle takes thirty seconds to adjust in the workshop and is miserable to fix on a hillside.

Tell us your height and inside leg when you book, and the bike will be set up before you arrive.

Which Trek for Which Pokhara Trail

The valley has a wide range of riding, and the right bike changes with it. This is the version we give people in the shop.

If you want the grading system behind those calls, it is in mountain bike trail grading in Nepal. The trails themselves are described in our top 5 trails around Pokhara.

Warranty, Servicing and Spare Parts in Nepal

This is the part that decides whether buying a bike here is sensible, and almost nobody writes about it.

Warranty

Trek offers a lifetime frame warranty to the original owner on most of their bikes, and a limited warranty on the components and finishing kit. Because we are an authorised dealer, a warranty claim on a bike bought from us is handled through Trek's dealer channel rather than by you emailing the factory. Buy a Trek from a general importer or an online marketplace, that route may not exist.

Servicing

We run our own workshop in Pokhara. The mechanics service the rental fleet daily, which means they see the same Trek models over and over on the same terrain, and they know what fails here. Dust destroys drivetrains in Mustang, and stone-step descents around Dhampus are hard on rotors and bearings.

Bring your own Trek in, and we will look at it, whether you bought it from us or not.

Spare parts

This is the real argument for buying a mainstream brand in Nepal. Shimano Deore and SLX parts, Bontrager tyres and standard RockShox service kits are available here. Obscure or boutique components are not, and a broken proprietary part on a rare bike can end a trip.

If you are buying to keep in Nepal, that is worth weighing more heavily than a spec sheet comparison.

Trek or Scott?

We run both brands in the shop and in the rental fleet, so we have no reason to push one. In practice, they are close, and the choice usually comes down to two things.

• On the hardtails, the Trek Marlin and the Scott Aspect sit at almost identical prices and specs. The Aspect has Scott's handlebar-mounted RideLoc lockout, which is genuinely useful on our mixed-surface climbs where you are switching between tarmac and trail. The Marlin has slightly more relaxed trail geometry and Smart Wheel Sizing, which suits shorter riders better.

• On full suspension, the Trek Fuel EX and the Scott Genius are aimed at the same rider. The Genius has Scott's integrated shock and lockout system. The Fuel EX has ABP and Mino Link, so it stays more composed under braking and can be adjusted for the day.

The honest answer is that both are good and neither will be the reason you have a bad ride. Tell us what you ride at home, and we will point you to whichever fits. The Scott range is covered in Scott mountain bikes in Pokhara.

Come and See Them

The fastest way to choose a Trek is to sit on two of them. We are in Pokhara, the workshop is on site, and there is a trail fifteen minutes from the door to try one on.

If you want to hire, the rates and the full fleet are on our Pokhara rental page. If you want to buy, current stock is in the shop. For anything you want ordered in, talk to us, and we will tell you what it costs and how long it takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are you an authorised Trek dealer in Nepal?

Yes. We are listed on Trek's own store finder as Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure Nepal, store DD168005. We now trade as Nepal MTB Adventures, but it is the same shop, workshop, and team, and we have been running bikes out of Pokhara since 2004.

2. How much does a Trek mountain bike cost in Nepal?

It depends entirely on the model. From our shop, the Trek Marlin 6 is USD 849.99, and the Remedy 8 is USD 4,129.99. Trek's range runs from entry-level aluminium hardtails through to carbon race bikes and e-MTBs, so the spread is wide. For anything not currently in the shop, we can quote you a price to order it in.

3. Can I rent a Trek instead of buying one?

Yes, and for most visitors, that is the sensible answer. We keep nine Trek models in the rental fleet, from USD 30 a day for a Marlin 6 up to USD 100 for a Rail e-MTB, with helmet, gloves and a repair kit included. A fortnight of hire costs less than most airlines charge to fly a bike bag both ways.

4. Which Trek should I rent for riding around Pokhara?

A Marlin for the lakeside loops, Pame, Begnas and the Sarangkot climb, which is most of the valley. A Fuel EX 7 or a Remedy 8 if you are here for the Peace Pagoda descents or the shuttle-served gravity trails. A Rail e-MTB if you want the ridges without the climbing, or if your group has a wide range of fitness.

5. What is the difference between the Marlin 5, 6, 7 and 8?

Each step adds something specific. The Marlin 5 has mechanical brakes and a 2x8 drivetrain. The 6 upgrades to hydraulic brakes, which is the biggest single improvement. The 7 moves to a 1x12 Shimano Deore drivetrain, so one shifter and a wider gear range. The 8 goes to 120 mm of fork travel, an XT drivetrain and wider XR3 tyres, which makes it genuinely capable on rough descents.

6. Do you have Trek bikes in stock, or do they need ordering?

Both. Some models are on the shop floor, more are in the rental fleet, and anything else we can bring in through our Trek dealership. Ordering takes time, so contact us early if you want a specific model and size rather than whatever is available.

7. Can you service a Trek here?

Yes. We run our own workshop in Pokhara, and our mechanics work on the Trek fleet daily, including the Bosch systems on the Rail e-MTBs. Bring your own Trek in and we will look at it.

8. Can I fly my Trek to Nepal?

You can, but check two things first. International airlines vary widely on bike bag charges, and domestic flights inside Nepal carry a 15 kg bike bag allowance that most bagged mountain bikes exceed. If you are riding in Mustang or the Annapurna region and flying to Jomsom, that limit will apply. Note also that e-bike batteries cannot fly at all on passenger aircraft.

9. Do you stock other brands?

Yes. We run Scott alongside Trek in both the shop and the rental fleet, and Bergamont on the e-MTB side. The Scott range is covered in Scott mountain bikes in Pokhara, and everything we rent is on the bike rental page.