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2023

Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3

Trek Marlin 2023

1299

Cross Country

Size / 13.5"", 14.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"

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At a glance

The 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 is an Cross Country Aluminium / Alloy mountain bike. It sports 29" and 27.5" wheels, is priced at €1,299 EUR, comes in a range of sizes, including 13.5"", 14.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23", has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Trek's Marlin range of mountain bikes.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew
  • Fork
    Size: XXS, 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: XS, 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
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
  • Wheels
    Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
  • Wheel Size
    29" 27.5"
  • Spokes
    14 g stainless steel
  • Tires
    Size: XXS, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40""; Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40"; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40"
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • 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
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM SX Eagle
  • Shifters
    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
  • Handlebar
    Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
  • Saddle
    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
  • Seatpost
    Size: XXS, XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length
  • Stem
    Size: XXS, XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 35 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
  • Grips
    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3?

A 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 is typically priced around €1,299 EUR when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3?

The 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 may be purchased directly from Trek.

Q: What size wheels does the 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 have?

The 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 should I get?

The 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 comes in sizes 13.5"", 14.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23". After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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