TrekMarlin+ 8
- Motor
- Bosch Active Line Plus50 Nm
- Battery
- 400 WhBosch CompactTube
- Travel F / R
- 120 / – mm
- Wheels
- 29" (XS–S: 27.5")
- Frame
- Alloy
Overview
The Trek Marlin+ 8 (£2,650) is the only current build of the Marlin+: alloy frame, Bosch Active Line Plus motor with 400 Wh, RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, Shimano Deore M6100 and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
The Marlin+ is Trek's entry e-MTB hardtail: an Alpha Gold aluminium frame with a 120 mm fork, 29-inch wheels (27.5-inch on XS and S), rack, mudguard and kickstand mounts, and the Bosch Active Line Plus motor (50 Nm) with a 400 Wh CompactTube battery.
- Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm
- 400 Wh CompactTube battery
- 120 mm fork
- Rack, mudguard and kickstand mounts
Gallery
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Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel
E-system
- Battery
- Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh
- Charger
- Bosch standard 2A, 230V, smart system
- Motor
- Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm
Drivetrain
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Chainring
- FSA, 32T, steel
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Shifter
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Brakes
- Brake rotor
- Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203 mm
- Brake
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper
Wheels & tyres
- Tyre
- Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60"
Cockpit
- Headset
- 1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
- Stem
- Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width
- Saddle
- Bontrager Verse P3, steel rails
- Grips
- Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
- Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Other
- Head set
- Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Spokes
- 14 g stainless steel, black
- Hub front
- Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 110x15 mm thru axle
- Crank
- FSA CK-220, 165 mm length
- Pedal
- VP-536 nylon platform
- Seat collar
- Bolt-on, 36.4 mm
- Computer
- Bosch Purion 200
- Hub rear
- Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 148x12 mm thru axle
- Rim
- Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve
- Rim
- Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Marlin+ geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Seat tube length | 370 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° |
| Effective seat tube angle | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Head angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
| Effective top tube | 584 mm | 620 mm | 652 mm | 682 mm |
| BB height | 313 mm | 318 mm | 318 mm | 318 mm |
| BB drop | 45 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Fork offset | 46 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 110 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 mm | 1218 mm | 1251 mm | 1284 mm |
| Standover | 710 mm | 760 mm | 771 mm | 775 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm |
| Stack | 590 mm | 626 mm | 635 mm | 653 mm |
Source: Trek.
Marlin+ 8: FAQ
How much does the Trek Marlin+ 8 cost?
£2,650 (RRP UK, VAT incl.). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Trek Marlin+ 8 have?
Bosch Active Line Plus (50 Nm). 400 Wh battery — bosch CompactTube.
How much suspension travel does the Trek Marlin+ 8 have?
120 mm at the fork, on 29" (XS–S: 27.5") wheels.
What sizes does the Trek Marlin+ 8 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
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