Marlin 8 is a race-worthy mountain bike that wont break the bank. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork, tubeless ready wheels, and wide-range 1x drivetrain 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.
Smaller frames have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frame sizes have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically dont have the same issues with standover height.
Marlin comes in seven frame sizes to suit riders of any height, and Smart Wheel Size ensures youre on the fastest wheel that fits. The smallest sizes even come with short-reach brake levers and narrower handlebars that give smaller riders better comfort and control.
Marlin looks and feels great. Its packed with features usually found only on more expensive bikes, like a stylish frame with internal shift cable and brake hose routing, which can help your cables last longer by protecting them from the elements.
Frame |
Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR |
Fork |
RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5 wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel |
Wheel Front |
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Tire |
Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26×2.40 |
Hub Front |
Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
Hub Rear |
Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
Rim |
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
Skewer Rear |
152x5mm QR |
Shifter |
SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM SX Eagle // SRAM SX Eagle |
Crank |
SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 155mm 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 |
Brake Rotor |
Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm |
Pedal |
VP-536 nylon platform |
Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost |
Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length // Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length |
Handlebar |
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width |
Stem |
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length // Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length |
Headset |
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8 |
Grips |
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
XXS (26″ WHEEL)XS (27.5″ WHEEL)S (27.5″ WHEEL)M (29″ WHEEL)ML (29″ WHEEL)L (29″ WHEEL)XL (29″ WHEEL)
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