2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 - Crimson - (size XL)
The Marlin 8 is a confidence-boosting trail bike with updated geometry that gives you more control on singletrack without skipping on features for everyday use, like mounts for racks and a kick stand. It's built for years of progress thanks to 12-speed SRAM shifting and an upgraded RockShox air-spring suspension fork.
It's right for you if...
You want a bike that's ready to progress with you on the trail, and is versatile enough for daily riding to school, work and grocery shopping.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminium frame with modern trail riding geometry and internal routing that keeps cables protected and keeps the bike looking sleek. An air-spring RockShox fork that's lighter and more adjustable than a coil spring, wide-range SRAM shifting and the serious stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
The Marlin 8 is a progressive trail bike ready for building skills on the singletrack, and taking on daily life too. It packs in premium features where you want them so you can build skills for years to come.
Why you'll love it
- You get real-deal modern mountain bike geometry that keeps handling confident when you're on singletrack, but is versatile enough for use on roads and bike trails too
- You get a premium RockShox fork with an air spring that's lighter and more adjustable than a coil
- You get the simplicity and range of 1x12 drivetrain for putting down power on the trail
- The included dropper post lets you get your saddle out of the way when you roll into technical sections and steeper descents.
- Marlin models in sizes XXS and XS have a curved top tube and lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| *Frame |
Size: XS Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew |
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Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew |
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| *Fork |
Size: XS , S RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel |
| Hub front | Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
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| Hub rear | Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| *Tyre |
Size: XS , S Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40" |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40" |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
| *Crank |
Size: XS , S , M SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
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Size: ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: XS , S TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length |
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Size: M TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length |
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Size: ML , L , XL , XXL TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width |
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Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 35 mm length |
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Size: M , ML , L Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
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Size: XL Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length |
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Size: XXL Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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| Head set | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm |
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| Brake Set | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Weight | M – 14.29 kg/31.51 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lbs). |
