Description
The Marlin 8 is a race-ready mountain bike that won't put a dent in your wallet. The smooth, lightweight RockShox suspension fork, tubeless ready wheels and 1x drivetrain with a wide gear range make this model the ideal choice for MTB newbies looking for a fast cross country hardtail that can also compete against our higher quality race bikes. Mountain bikes can exist.
It's the right bike for you if...
...you're looking for a race-ready mountain bike that boasts parts upgrades that make the biggest difference in performance, like a lighter, higher-quality suspension fork, a wide-range 1x drivetrain, and tubeless ready wheels.
You get this equipment
A lightweight frame with internal cable routing, a smooth RockShox Judy Silver suspension fork with Solo Air spring and hydraulic TurnKey lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready wheels and a straightforward 1x12 drivetrain that eliminates the need for a front derailleur thus contributing to a tidy look and easier operation. Thanks to the 11-50 cassette with a wide gear range, you have all the gears you need to climb the steepest climbs and blast down fast descents.
Why you'll love it
- This is one of our most popular bikes - and for good reason. An unbeatable price for extra versatility in a mountain bike that is fully suitable for racing and can also be equipped for the daily commute thanks to the rear luggage rack eyelets
- The RockShox suspension fork's Solo Air spring is lighter than a steel spring and can be easily adjusted to a specific rider weight
- A tubeless setup reduces the overall weight of your bike and the risk of a flat tire
- With the 1x drive you have all the gears you need
- Marlin models in frame sizes XXS to S come with a curved top tube and a lower standover height to make it easier for smaller riders to get on and off
Technical data
*Unless otherwise stated, features apply to all sizes
| Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal cable routing, disc brake mount on chainstay, luggage rack eyelets, side stand mount, 135 x 5 mm quick release axle |
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| *Fork | Size: XXS, XS RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, adjustable rebound, hydraulic TurnKey lockout, 100mm QR, 80mm travel |
| Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, adjustable rebound, hydraulic TurnKey lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel |
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| Max. compatible fork travel | 100mm (XS & S: 490mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509mm axle-to-crown) |
| VR hub | Formula DC-20 LW, aluminum, 6-hole disc mount, 5 x 100 mm quick-release axle |
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| HR hub | Formula DC-22LW, 6-hole disc mount, 8/9/10 freewheel hub from Shimano, 135 x 5 mm quick-release axle |
| rim | Bontrager Kovee, hollow chamber rim, tubeless ready, 28 holes, 23 mm inner width, Presta valve |
| spokes | 14g, stainless steel |
| *Tires | Size: XXS Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 26x2.40" |
| Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 27.5x2.35" |
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| Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 29x2.35" |
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| Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 29x2.20" |
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| Max. tire size | Frame: 29 x 2.20 (XS & S: 27.5 x 2.4) Fork: To the manufacturer |
| Shift lever | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
| *Crank | Size: XXS SRAM SX Eagle, steel chainring (30 teeth) (49 mm chainline), 155 mm crank arm length |
| Size: XS, S, M SRAM SX Eagle, steel chainring (30 teeth) (49 mm chainline), 170 mm crank arm length |
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| Size: ML, L, XL, XXL SRAM SX Eagle, steel chainring (30 teeth) (49 mm chainline), 175 mm crank arm length |
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| bottom bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, threaded cartridge bearing, 73 mm housing width, 118 mm shaft length |
| cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| pedal | VP-536, nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T |
| saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel stays, 138mm width |
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| *Seat post | Size: XXS Bontrager, aluminum, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length |
| Size: XXS Bontrager aluminum, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length |
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| Size: XS, S, M Bontrager, aluminum, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
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| Size: XS, S, M Aluminum Bontrager, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
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| Size: ML, L, XL Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length |
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| Size: ML, L, XL, XXL Aluminum Bontrager, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length |
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| *Handlebars | Size: XXS, XS Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width |
| Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
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| Handles | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon clamp |
| *Stem | Size: XXS Bontrager Aluminum, 31.8mm, Blendr Compatible, 7 Degree, 35mm Length |
| Size: XXS, XS Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length |
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| Size: S Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
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| Size: M Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
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| Size: ML, L Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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| Size: XL, XXL Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm clamp diameter Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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| tax rate | Semi-integrated, 1 1/8" |
| brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brake |
| *Brake disc | Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT26, 6-hole disc mount, 160 mm |
| Size: L, XL, XXL Shimano RT26, 6-hole disc mount, 180 mm |
| Weight | M - 13.20 kg / 29.1 lbs (with tubes) |
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| Max. weight | This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 136kg. |