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.

Trek marlin

Features

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.

Trek Marlin

Pricing and Availability

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+.

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