It’s right for you if…
A boost of power is just what you’re after, but you don’t drain the bank account. You want plenty of gears for riding all kinds of trails, and the flat protection offered by wide 2.6in tubeless-ready wheels and tires.
The tech you get
An Alpha Gold Aluminum frame with real mountain bike geometry and an air-sprung 120mm fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 20mph/32kph. A compact Purion 200 remote with built in display and 400Wh Powertube battery. You get 12-speed Shimano Deore shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, and wide, 2.6in tubeless ready tires that boost grip and help prevent flats.
The final word
Marlin+ is the go-to for riders looking to dip their toes into the electric mountain bike world. Its trail-savvy frame gives you confident control, and Bosch Active Line Plus motor offers enough power to take the burn out of long climbs.
Why you’ll love it
- Its AUTO mode adaptive motor support recognizes speed reductions and adjusts assistance automatically
- The 120mm suspension keeps your ride feeling smooth through bumps, roots, and rough stuff
- Marlin+ is easy to use with simple controls and intuitive support, so you can focus on the ride ahead, not complicated remotes
- Trail-savvy geometry keeps handling easy and confident from singletrack to city streets
- Tons of rack and fender mounts let you customize your ride for the trail or taking on daily commutes
I purchased the Marlin 8+ hoping that it would become my one bike, good off road, good for around town, bike path adventures and so far, have found it, for me, to fill the bill. Negatives are weight & not easily removing the battery for air transport.
Just got this bike today. I was worried about the 50 Nm torque – for no reason so far! The turbo mode is very powerful and I can get up all of the tight steep hills on my backyard trails in the eco mode using the lower gears pedaling. My trails are full of 3-4″ roots and the bike handled them well. Love it! Super fun and I appreciate the 165mm cranks and relatively taller headtube that come as spec. Ordered an axle for my burley trailer. I did have an error code occur on the display and the motor shut off, but I just restarted it and it went away and started back up – hopefully it was a fluke. If not, I’m confident that Trek and my LBS will help me out!