2023 · TrekMarlin 8 Gen 3
A 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $1,299 |
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| Weight | 31.5 lbs |
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 80mm front |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Judy |
| Wheels | 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
1 × 12 — 12 speed
Marlin 8 Gen 3
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The Marlin 8 Gen 3 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The Marlin 8 Gen 3 won‘t keep up with similar bikes while riding downhill or sprinting.
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4'5" – 4'10"
4'8" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
May 2023
Riders can expect updated geometry, a new frame, increased tire clearance and a rear axle system that "enhances stability," Trek said.
Oscar HuckleFeb 2023
Can the Marlin compete with the bigger players?
Lots of frame sizes
Excellent tyre choice
Dropper seatpost
Upgrade potential
Roomier seated position would be preferred
Quick-release rather than thru-axle
Rattly internal cable routing
| Frame | aluminum frame BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Matte Dnister Black; Crimson |
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| 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | 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 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| 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 |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
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| Crank | 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 |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
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| Front Hub | Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
| 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'' |
| Disk Rotors | Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm |