Marlin+ 8 (400Wh)

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 2.6" tubeless-ready wheels and tyres.

The tech you get An Alpha Gold Aluminium frame with real mountain bike geometry and an air-sprung 120 mm fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 15.5 mph (25 km/h). A compact Purion 200 remote with built in display and 400 Wh Powertube battery. You get 12-speed Shimano Deore shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and wide, 2.6 in tubeless-ready wheels that boost grip and help prevent flats.

The final word The 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 a 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 recognises speed reductions and adjusts assistance automatically

The 120 mm suspension keeps your ride feeling smooth through bumps, roots and rough stuff

The 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 mudguard mounts let you customise your ride for the trail or taking on daily commutes

Specification

Framset

Alpha Gold Aluminium, curved top tube, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel

RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel

RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel

Wheels

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, CenterLock, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

Formula CL-3348M, alloy, CentreLock, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve

Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve

Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60"

Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60"

Bontrager TLR

E-system

Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh

Bosch standard 2A, 230V, smart system

Bosch Purion 200

Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm

Drivetrain

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

Shimano Deore M6100, long cage

FSA CK-220, 165 mm length

FSA, 32T, steel

Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

VP-536 nylon platform

Components

Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length

TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length

Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width

Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width

Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length

Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length

Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length

Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper

Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203 mm

Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203mm

Weight

M – 21.30 kg/46.96 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

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