Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2022 Trek Marlin 8
Estimated used market value
$564 - $581
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2022 Trek Marlin 8
12-month projected trend
14%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
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 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. It's right for you if... You want a race-ready mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a lighter, higher quality suspension fork, wide-range 1x drivetrain, and tubeless ready wheels. The tech you get A light frame with internal cable routing, a smoother-feeling RockShox Judy Silver fork with a Solo Air spring and TurnKey hydraulic lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless ready Bontrager Kovee wheels, and a simple 1x12 drivetrain that ditches the front derailleur for less clutter and easier operation. The wide-range 11-50 cassette gives you all the gears you need for clawing up climbs and blazing down descents. The final word The tubeless ready wheels, RockShox suspension, wide range of gearing, and quality parts make it an awesome choice for new mountain bikers who know they want a serious bike for their money. It's fully capable of taking on big trail adventures and XC races. Why you'll love it - This is one of our most popular bikes for good reason. You get all the value, plus all the versatility—it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too - The RockShox fork's Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil spring - Setting your wheels up tubeless reduces the overall weight of your bike and the chances you'll get a flat - The 1x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need and none you don't - Marlin models in XXS through S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount Wheel size: - Size XX-Small: 26-inch - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – X-Large: 29-inch
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel (XS: 80mm travel)
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR Rear: Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Component Rims
- Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 23mm width, presta valve XXS = 26-inch; XS, S = 27.5-inch; M, ML, L, XL = 29-inch
- Component Size
- XX-Small, X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree XXS = 35mm; XS = 50mm; S = 60mm; M = 70mm; ML, L = 80mm; XL = 90mm
- Product Family
- Marlin
- Component Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- Component Color
- Gloss Radioactive Red/Nautical, Gloss Alpine/Gloss Dnister Fade
- Component Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi
- Component Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Component Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Component Rotors
- Shimano RT26, 6-bolt
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Component Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
- Component Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline) XXS = 155mm; XS, S, M = 170mm; ML, L, XL = 175mm
- Component Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Component Shifters
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- Component Handlebars
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (XXS, XS: 690mm)
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 26-inch, 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
- Hubs
- Front: Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR Rear: Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Rims
- Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 23mm width, presta valve XXS = 26-inch; XS, S = 27.5-inch; M, ML, L, XL = 29-inch
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi
- Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49mm chainline) XXS = 155mm; XS, S, M = 170mm; ML, L, XL = 175mm
- Pedals
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Headset
- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree XXS = 35mm; XS = 50mm; S = 60mm; M = 70mm; ML, L = 80mm; XL = 90mm
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Fork
- RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100mm QR, 100mm travel (XS: 80mm travel)
- Frame
- Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
- Handlebars
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (XXS, XS: 690mm)
- Shifters
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Gloss Alpine/Gloss Dnister Fade
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
- Rotors
- Shimano RT26, 6-bolt
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.