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

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME

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

Max compatible fork : travel 120mm, XXS: 80mm

WHEELS

Front hub : Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear hub : Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Rear skewer : Bontrager Switch thru axle
Rims : 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

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''

Max tire : size Frame: 29x2.40" (XXS: 26x2.40", XS & S: 27.5x2.40"), Fork: See manufacturer

BRAKES AND DRIVETRAIN

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

Max chainring size : 1x: 34T, 2x: 36/22

COMPONENTS

Pedals : VP-536 nylon platform
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 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

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
Rotor size : Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm (XXS: 160mm), Fork: see fork manufacturer

WEIGHT

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.