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

1. 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
2. You get a premium RockShox fork with an air spring that's lighter and more adjustable than a coil
3. You get the simplicity and range of 1x12 drivetrain for putting down power on the trail
4. The included dropper post lets you get your saddle out of the way when you roll into technical sections and steeper descents.
5. 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

SPECIFICATIONS

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset
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*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
*Fork Size: XXS
RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 80 mm 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: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 100 mm 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
Wheels
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Hub front Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Hub rear Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle
*Rim Size: XXS , XS , S
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
*Tire Size: XXS
Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 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''
Drivetrain
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Shifter SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
*Crank Size: XXS
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline), 155 mm length
Size: XS , S , M
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline), 170 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline), 175 mm length
Bottom bracket Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle
Cassette SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Pedal VP-536 nylon platform
Components
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Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm 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, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm 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
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
*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
Headset Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Brake Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor Size: XXS , XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Size: M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
Brake Set Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Weight
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Weight M - 14.29 kg / 31.51 lbs
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.