The Racebike of Trek was designed for use in on long tours. And that's exactly where it shines. The geometry is moderate and makes for a balanced handling. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. On the downhill, however, the Trek Marlin 8 is left in the dust by its competitors. Heavy riders over 85 kilos aren´t likely to encounter too many problems with the high weight of 14,29 kg. For lighter riders, this could be a disturbance. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Trek is behind its products.