Compare: 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Marlin 8 Gen 32023 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$1,299
Where to Buy	$1,299 At Trek
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	31.5 lbs
	4.5
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	26″ / 27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc
Motor
Battery
Groupset	SX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	80mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 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 Gen 3

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 Gen 3

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Marlin 8 Gen 32023 Trek

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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.4"
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 Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 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
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, 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	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-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 ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40''
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

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