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Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3

Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3
  • Color: Matte Dnister Black
  • Color: Crimson
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Details

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 aluminum frame with modern trail riding geometry and internal routing that keeps cables protected and keep 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
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 it's versatile enough for use on roads and bike paths, 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

Features:

Expanded size range
With 8 different sizes, Marlin has a bike made to fit every rider. Each frame is equipped with smart wheel sizing, with XXS frames rolling on 26" wheels, and wheel sizes increasing proportionally along with frame sizes, so every rider gets the fit they need.

Trail-ready, Upgrade-ready
The secret to Marlin's popularity is a real trail-savvy mountain bike frame that's upgrade compatible, so it can grow with you as you take on bigger trails and tougher features.

Roll stronger with Thru Skew
Goodbye open dropouts. The Thru Skewer is a better, stronger, more precisely aligned rear wheel retention system that keeps your wheel more secure than quick-release skewers while still using the standard 135mm rear hub spacing.

Geometry

Sizes:
Frame size number13.5"14.5"15.5"17.5"18.5"19.5"21.5"23.0"
Frame size letter XXS XS S M ML L XL XXL
Wheel size 26" 27.5" 27.5" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
A — Seat tube 32 34 37 42 43.5 45 50 54
B — Seat tube angle 74.0° 73.8° 73.8° 73.4° 73.4° 73.4° 73.4° 73.4°
Effective seat tube angle 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
C — Head tube length 9 9 10 10.5 11 11.5 13.5 15
D — Head angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
E — Effective top tube 52.1 55.1 57.9 61.5 63.1 64.7 67.8 70.7
F — Bottom bracket height 30.2 31.3 31.3 30.8 30.8 30.8 30.8 30.8
G — Bottom bracket drop 3.8 4.5 4.5 6 6 6 6 6
H — Chainstay length 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.8 43.8 43.8 43.8 43.8
I — Offset 4 4.2 4.2 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
J — Trail 10.4 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
K — Wheelbase 106 109.2 112.1 116.3 118 119.7 123 126.1
L — Standover 65 65.8 69.2 74.7 75.9 77.1 79.1 81.6
M — Frame reach 36.5 39 41.5 44 45.5 47 49.5 52
N — Frame stack 54.4 56.3 57.2 60.9 61.4 61.8 63.7 65.1

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.

Sizes:
SizeRider HeightInseam
2XS 135 - 145 cm 64 - 68 cm
4'5" - 4'9" 25" - 27"
XS 145 - 155 cm 69 - 73 cm
4'9" - 5'1" 27" - 29"
S 155 - 165 cm 74 - 78 cm
5'1" - 5'5" 29" - 31"
M 165 - 176 cm 79 - 83 cm
5'5" - 5'9" 31" - 33"
M/L 173 - 180 cm 81 - 86 cm
5'8" - 5'11" 32" - 34"
L 177 - 188 cm 84 - 89 cm
5'10" - 6'2" 33" - 35"
XL 188 - 195 cm 89 - 91 cm
6'2" - 6'5" 35" - 36"
2XL 195 - 203 cm 91 - 97 cm
6'5" - 6'8" 36" - 38"

Specs

Pedals VP-536 nylon platform
Fork Size: XXS - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel | Size: XS , S - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel | Size: M , ML , L , XL - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel
Hubs Front: Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR | Rear: Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Rims Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Stem Size: XXS , XS , S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length | Size: M , ML , L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length | Size: XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Frame Size: XXS , XS - Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL - Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew
Tires Size: XXS - Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40'' | Size: XS , S- Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40'' | Size: M , ML , L , XL- Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40''
Brakes Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Rotors Size: XXS , XS , S , M , ML , L , XL - Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm | Size: M , ML , L , XL - Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Headset Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Crankset Size: XXS - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 155mm length | Size: XS , S , M - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 170mm length | Size: ML , L , XL - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 175mm length
Seatpost Size: XXS , XS , S - TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length | Size: M - TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length | Size: ML , L , XL - TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm length
Shifters SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Handlebars Size: XXS , XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width | Size: S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width | Size: M , ML , L , XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Tape/Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle
Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Crimson / XX-Small / 26-inch 601842864449 5277581
Crimson / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842864432 5277582
Crimson / Small / 27.5-inch 601842864425 5277583
Crimson / Medium / 29-inch 601842864418 5277584
Crimson / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842864401 5277585
Crimson / Large / 29-inch 601842864395 5277586
Crimson / X-Large / 29-inch 601842864388 5277587
Matte Dnister Black / XX-Small / 26-inch 601842864524 5277573
Matte Dnister Black / X-Small / 27.5-inch 601842864517 5277574
Matte Dnister Black / Small / 27.5-inch 601842864500 5277575
Matte Dnister Black / Medium / 29-inch 601842864494 5277576
Matte Dnister Black / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842864487 5277577
Matte Dnister Black / Large / 29-inch 601842864470 5277578
Matte Dnister Black / X-Large / 29-inch 601842864463 5277579