2026 Marlin+ 8

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.<br /> <br /> 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 in tubeless-ready wheels and tyres. 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 2.6in tubeless-ready wheels and tires.<br /> <br /> 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 in Europe). 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 tyres that boost grip and help prevent flats. An Alpha Gold Aluminum frame with real mountain bike geometry and an air-sprung 120mm fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 25km/h. A compact<br /> <br /> 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. 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 Bosch Active Line Plus moto<br /> - Its AUTO mode adaptive motor support recognises speed reductions and adjusts assistance automatically Its AUTO mode adaptive motor support recognizes speed reductions and adjusts assistance automatically<br /> - The 120 mm suspension keeps your ride feeling smooth through bumps, roots and rough stuff The 120mm suspension keeps your ride feeling smooth through bumps, roots, and rough stuff<br /> - The Marlin+ is easy to use with simple controls and intuitive support, so you can focus on the ride ahead, not complicated remotes Marlin+ is easy to use with simple controls and intuitive support, so you can focus on the ride ahead, not complicated<br /> - Trail-savvy geometry keeps handling easy and confident from singletrack to city streets Trail-savvy geometry keeps handling easy and confident from singletrack to city streets<br /> - Tons of rack and mudguard mounts let you customise your ride for the trail or taking on daily commutes Tons of rack and fender mounts let you customize your ride for the trail or taking on daily commutes<br /> <br /> Smooth, quiet support<br /> Bosch Active Line Plus mid-power motor doles out a smooth 50 Nm of torque. Its controlled acceleration, low pedal resistance and super-quiet operation give you a natural-feeling, unobtrusive ride.<br /> <br /> Clean, simple controls<br /> The 2-in-1 remote and display provides all the information and control you'll need in a compact, full-colour handlebar controller with intuitive controls.<br /> <br /> System safety taken seriously<br /> Trek sets its e-bike safety standards high with UL certified e-systems, sophisticated battery management fail-safe systems and battery cells from tier 1 suppliers.<br /> <br /> Ride more and smile more with PowerMore<br /> Want to ride farther? Add PowerMore to your Marlin+. This booster battery extends your range, so you get more supported ride time.<br /> <br /> A better way to produce aluminium<br /> Starting in 2024, we began removing high-emission aluminium from our manufacturing and replacing it with low-emission aluminium made with renewable energy. By October 2025, nearly every alloy bike we make - this one included - had made the switch, driving a major drop in our footprint.<br /> <br /> Shimano Deore<br /> Shimano Deore brings even more adventure with a wider range of gear choices for the steep stuff, the fast stuff and the fun. With smooth riding, improved chain stability and sharp shifting, Deore heightens your mountain biking confidence and control so you can focus on the trail and enjoy the ride.