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The 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 2 Hardtail Mountain Bike in Radioactive Red is a race-worthy mountain bike that won’t break the bank. The smooth, lightweight RockShox fork, tubeless-ready wheels and wide-range 1x drive train 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.The Trek Marlin is built around a lightweight aluminium frame with internal routing to protect your cables and add to the bike's sleek look. The bike comes in lots of sizes and Marlin models in XSmall and Small frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismount. The smaller bikes also have smaller wheels with XXSmall bikes running 26” wheels, XSmall and Small bikes running 27.5” wheels and bikes from medium up running 29” wheels.The Marlin 6 comes with 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.This bike is perfect forRiders who 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.Key FeaturesIt's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting tooThe 1x drivetrain gives you all the gears you need, and none you don’tThe RockShox fork's Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil springSetting your wheels up tubeless reduces the overall weight of your bike and the chances that you’ll get a flatMarlin models in XXS and S frame sizes have a curved top tube and a lower standover height that makes it easier for smaller riders to mount and dismountLike every Trek, it's backed by a lifetime warranty
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