The Marlin 8 is a race-worthy mountain bike that won’t break the bank. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork, tubeless-ready wheels and wide-range 1x drive train make this model the best choice for new riders who want a fast cross-country hardtail that will hold its own against our higher-end race bikes.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
Frameset | |
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR |
*Fork | Size: XXS , XS RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel |
Size: S RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel | |
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel | |
Max compatible fork travel | 100mm (XS & S: 490mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheels | |
Hub front | Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
Hub rear | Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
Rim | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
*Tyre | Size: XXS Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40" |
Size: XS , S Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.35" | |
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.35" | |
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.20" | |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.20" (XS & S: 27.5x2.4") Fork: See manufacturer |
Drivetrain | |
Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
Rear derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
*Crank | Size: XXS SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 155 mm length |
Size: XS , S , M SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 170 mm length | |
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49 mm chainline, 175 mm length | |
Bottom bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
Max. chainring size | 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T |
Components | |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
*Seatpost | Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length |
Size: XS , S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length | |
Size: ML , L , XL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length | |
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length | |
*Handlebar | Size: XXS , XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width |
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width | |
Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
*Stem | Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35 mm length |
Size: XXS , XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length | |
Size: S Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length | |
Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length | |
Size: ML , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length | |
Size: XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length | |
Head set | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" |
Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
*Brake rotor | Size: XXS , XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm |
Size: L , XL , XXL Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm | |
Weight | |
Weight | M - 13.20 kg / 29.1 lbs (with tubes) |
Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |