The Trek Marlin+ electric mountain bike has just been announced. The new Trek offering is a hardtails electric mountain bike that comes with the Bosch-powered mid-drive system and an affordable price tag. The Trek Marlin+ e-bike comes with a 120mm front suspension, 27.5/ 29-inch wheels and 2.6-inch tires.
The Marlin+ retains some of the features
of the non-electric Marlin but the Bosch-powered mid-drive setup in the new
eMTB sets it apart, coupled with its affordable price. The Bosch e-bike drive
system consists of the Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive motor, a Bosch
CompactTube 400 battery, and a Bosch Purion display. The e-bike has a maximum
torque rating of 50Nm to help navigate uphill with some extra pedal effort. The
battery has a capacity of 400Wh and is fully encased within the frame,
providing for a more efficient performance. The battery is charged directly on
the bike with a connector above the electric motor.
The Trek Marlin+ has a 250Wh auxiliary
battery that extends the range of the eMTB by up to 60%. It is unclear what the
original range of the Marlin+ will be and the range extension could be
dependent on the ride mode implemented. The Trek Marlin+ eMTB is priced in the
US at $ 2,699 and this places it as one of the most affordable Trek e-bikes in
the market. It is also one of the most affordable Bosch-powered mid-drive eMTB.
The fact that it is a Bosch-powered e-bike, coupled with it being a Trek
offering, comes with a decent warranty and access to local bike stores to test
drive the e-bike. The Marlin+ has an entry-level motor and the battery seems
small as well. However, the price considerations may have warranted the chosen
combination for the Trek Marlin+.
