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    MSRP
    $1,329
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    29.1 lbs
    4.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TK
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    26″ / 27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 8 is a 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Marlin 8
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    Marlin 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsGloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

    Fork

    Size: XXS, XS, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: 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, XXL, 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, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Size: XXS, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length; Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle

    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, XXL, 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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, presta valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve

    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 Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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