Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3
Value Guide market data · 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3
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Price over time - 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3
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All Marlin model years
2026$1,302 - $1,512▲ 8% vs. 2023
2025$1,116 - $1,296▼ 8% vs. 2023
2024$1,209 - $1,4040% vs. 20232023$1,209 - $1,404Currently viewing
2022$1,237 - $1,436▲ 2% vs. 2023
2021$1,116 - $1,296▼ 8% vs. 2023
2020$744 - $864▼ 38% vs. 2023
2019$735 - $853▼ 39% vs. 2023
2018$698 - $810▼ 42% vs. 2023
2017$698 - $810▼ 42% vs. 2023
2016$716 - $832▼ 41% vs. 2023
2015$660 - $767▼ 45% vs. 2023
2013$642 - $745▼ 47% vs. 2023
2012$632 - $734▼ 48% vs. 2023
2011$595 - $691▼ 51% vs. 20232023 Marlin 8 Gen 3 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Rock Shox Front Fork Judy Silver, 27.5, 80mm travel, Solo Air Spring, Rebound, Turnkey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset, 100mm quick release, SRAM Part Number 00.4020.414.001
- Frame
- Trek Frame Marlin 26 2023 XX-Small curved top tube, Gen 3, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm ThruSkew Paint Match Matte Dnister
- Bearing
- 3/16'' Loose Ball Bearings; 1/4'' Loose Ball Bearings
- Frame Fitting
- Trek Cable Management, foam tube to cover housing and reduce noise, 450mm length, 9mm OD, 6mm ID, fits one line of housing only, cut 600mm replacement foam tube to fit
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Powerspline Bottom Bracket, 73x118mm, SRAM Part Number 00.6400.005.250
- Chain
- SRAM Chain SX Eagle 12-Speed 114 Links with Powerlink, SRAM Part Number 00.2518.040.003
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Rear Derailleur SX Eagle 12-Speed Black, SRAM Part Number 00.7518.154.000
- Shifter
- SRAM Shifter SX Eagle 12-Speed Trigger Not Matchmaker Compatible Black, SRAM Part Number 00.7018.385.000
- Cassette
- SRAM Cassette PG1210 12-Speed 11-50 tooth Mounts to Shimano Freehub Body, SRAM Part Number 00.2418.095.000
- Crank
- SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline), 155mm length, SRAM Part Number 00.6118.554.003
- Derailleur Hanger
- Trek derailleur hanger for Thru-Sku system on FX Carbon and Marlin 29 2023
Brakes
- Brake Rotor
- Shimano Tourney Rotor. Item Number: SM-RT26-S, 160mm, 6-Bolt, For Resin Pad only. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Brake Pad
- Brake Pad, Shimano B-Series Shape : CONFIRM COMPATIBILITY BEFORE USE. BRAKE SPEC IS SUBJECT TO SUBSTITUTION AND MAY VARY.
- Brake Set
- Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT200(L) - BR-MT200(F), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 750mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views); Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT200(R) - BR-MT200(R), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 1700mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- TransX 100mm Dropper Post, 361mm Length, 80mm Min Insertion
- Saddle
- Bontrager Saddle Arvada Steel Rails Medium Black
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Approved Lowriser, 31.8x690mm, 5mm Rise, 9D Bend/4D Upsweep, Black
- Headset
- Headset 1.125 ZS VP A42 Black
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length
- Grips
- Bontrager Grips XR Trail Comp Black
- Headset Part
- Bontrager Headset Topcap, w/ Star Nut, Black
- Spacer
- Headset Spacer, 10mm 1-1/8in, Black
Wheels & Tires
- Front Hub
- Hub Front Formula DC-20 28H 6 bolt disc, Black
- Rear Hub
- Hub Rear Formula DC-22 28H 6 bolt disc, Black
- Spokes
- Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 252mm Front Non-Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 252mm Rear Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 255mm Front Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 255mm Rear Non-Drive Side
- Nipple
- NIPPLE TREK APPROVED, 14G 12MM BRASS BLACK FINISH
- Rim
- Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, presta valve
- Rim Strip
- Rim Strip 26 X 25mm
- Tire
- Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40''
- Tube
- Innertube, 26x2.20-2.50, 32mm Presta Valve
- Front Wheel
- Bontrager 26'' Kovee TLR/DC-20 LW 6-bolt Disc, 100mm OLD, 28h, Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black Rim Graphics
- Rear Wheel
- Bontrager 26'' Kovee TLR/DC-22 LW 6-bolt Disc, Shimano Freehub, 135mm OLD, 28h, Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black Rim Graphics
- Front Skewer
- Formula Front Skewer, 100mm OLD, Black
- Rear Skewer
- Bolt-On Thru-Skew Bolt Type, Effective Length: 173mm. Black 173mm long axle
- Hub Body
- Freehub Body, 8/9/10-Speed Hyperglide, Bontrager Comp, FH-204 for OE hubs
- Hub Axle
- Front Hub Rebuild Kit, for Approved Loose-Ball 6-Bolt Hubs; Rear Hub Rebuild Kit, for Approved Loose-Ball 6-Bolt Hubs
Pedals
- Pedal
- VP Pedal VPE-536 Black
Accessories
- Color
- Black; Red
- Cable Housing Set
- Bontrager Shift Housing 4mm Black
- Decal
- Stick-On Trek Shield Headtube Badge, Black
- Seat Collar
- Bontrager Seatpost Collar 36.4 Root Beer, OE Only
- Touch-Up Paint
- Paint Color: Matte Dnister Black, TK003-M
- Armor
- Trek Chainstay Armor Marlin 29 2023, required for routing rear derailleur cable, zip tie attachment, black, fits all sizes; Trek Chainstay Armor Marlin 29 2023, required for routing rear derailleur cable, zip tie attachment, black, fits all sizes
- Tool
- Trek Switch Lever Tool for Marlin 29 Gen 3 with ThruSkew, 5mm tool, Black
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.