Trek Marlin+ 8 Purple/Black - Medium

The Marlin+ 8 is an electric mountain bike that's ready to up your game on the trail. Its Bosch Active Line Plus motor gives you just the boost you need for getting up steep climbs and riding further, and doesn't break the bank, and a 120 mm suspension fork keeps handling smooth through the rough stuff. Upgraded components, like wide tubeless-ready wheels and tyres and a 12-speed Shimano drivetrain make this a trail-savvy ride that's ready to go anywhere.

Specifications

E-System

• Motor: Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm torque output.

• Battery: Bosch CompactTube 400Wh, seamlessly integrated.

• Computer/Display: Bosch Purion 200 integrated unit.

• Charger: Bosch standard 2A, 230V, smart system compatible.

• E-bike Classification: Class 3.

Frameset & Suspension

• Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mounts, UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger), Boost148 spacing, 12 mm thru axle.

  • Note: Size XS features a curved top tube for lower standover height and easier mounting.

• Fork Configuration:

  • Size XS: RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110 spacing, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 100 mm travel.

  • Size S: RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110 spacing, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 120 mm travel.

  • Sizes M, L, XL: RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110 spacing, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 120 mm travel.

Drivetrain & Shifting (Shimano Deore 1x12)

• Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed.

• Front Derailleur: N/A (1x Dedicated single-ring layout).

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, long cage.

• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed wide-range.

• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed.

• Crankset: FSA CK-220 arm assembly, 165 mm length.

• Chainring: FSA, 32T steel ring with integrated bash guard.

• Pedals: VP-536 nylon platform pedals.

• Chainring Size Limits: 1x configuration: Maximum 36T | Minimum 32T.

Brakes & Rotors

• Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc system (MT4100 lever / MT420 caliper).

• Rotors: Shimano RT64, CentreLock interface, 203 mm front and rear.

• Rotor Size Limits: Frame maximum capacity is 203 mm (Minimum 180 mm). For front fork maximums, cross-reference the fork manufacturer guidelines.

Wheels & Tyres

• Rims: Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole or 32-hole options, Presta valve layout.

• Front Hub: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock rotor interface, 110x15 mm thru axle.

• Rear Hub: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock rotor interface, 148x12 mm thru axle.

• Rear Skewer: Bontrager Switch thru axle with removable lever.

• Tyres (Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi):

  • Sizes XS, S: 27.5" x 2.60"

  • Sizes M, L, XL: 29" x 2.60"

• Included Tubeless Spares: Bontrager TLR rim strips and 180 ml (6 oz) Bontrager TLR tyre sealant.

• Max Tyre Clearance: Frame limits at 29" x 2.60" (XS limits at 27.5" x 2.60"). For front fork clearance, see manufacturer guidelines.

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Verse P3, performance profile with chromoly rails.

• Headset: Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearings, alloy cups (1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom).

• Grips: Trek Line Comp, secure nylon lock-on ring.

• Handlebars:

  • Sizes XS, S: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm clamp standard, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width.

  • Sizes M, L, XL: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm clamp standard, 40 mm rise, 780 mm width.

• Dropper Seatpost (TranzX JD-YSI34, internal routing, 31.6 mm diameter):

  • Sizes XS, S: 100 mm travel, 350 mm profile length.

  • Sizes M, L: 150 mm travel, 456 mm profile length.

  • Size XL: 170 mm travel, 500 mm profile length.

• Stem Geometry by Size (Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree rise):

  • Sizes XS, S: 35 mm length.

  • Sizes M, L: 50 mm length (Blendr accessory mount compatible).

  • Size XL: 60 mm length (Blendr accessory mount compatible).

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

• Alpha Sizes Available: XS, S, M, L, XL

• Total Bike Weight: 21.89 kg / 48.26 lbs (Size Medium configuration setup with factory TLR sealant, no inner tubes).

• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

Please Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the specification information, but components are subject to change by the manufacturer at any time without notice due to ongoing factory running parts substitutions.