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.
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 in tubeless-ready wheels and tyres.
The tech you get
An Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with real mountain bike geometry and a coil-sprung 120 mm fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 20 mph/25 kph. 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
| Frame size letter | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 27.5" | 34.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 66.5° | 55.1 | 31.3 | 4.5 | 47.0 | 4.2 | 11.0 | 112.9 | 36.6 | 39.0 | 56.3 |
| S | 27.5" | 37.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 10.0 | 66.5° | 58.4 | 31.3 | 4.5 | 47.0 | 4.2 | 11.0 | 116.6 | 39.8 | 41.5 | 59.0 |
| M | 29" | 42.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 10.5 | 66.5° | 62.0 | 31.8 | 6.0 | 48.5 | 4.6 | 11.4 | 121.8 | 44.3 | 44.0 | 62.6 |
| L | 29" | 45.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 11.5 | 66.5° | 65.2 | 31.8 | 6.0 | 48.5 | 4.6 | 11.4 | 125.1 | 45.4 | 47.0 | 63.5 |
| XL | 29" | 50.0 | 73.8° | 74.0° | 13.5 | 66.5° | 68.2 | 31.8 | 6.0 | 48.5 | 4.6 | 11.4 | 128.4 | 45.8 | 49.5 | 65.3 |
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
- FRAME:
- Size: XS Alpha Platinum Aluminium, curved top tube, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle Size: S , M , L , XL Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudg
- FORK BRAND:
- RockShox
- FORK:
- RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, Maxle Stealth 120mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 120 mm
- SKEWER REAR:
- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, CenterLock, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
- RIM:
- Size: XS , S , M , L , XL Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve Size: XS , S , M , L , XL Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve
- TYRE:
- Size: XS , S Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Size: M , L , XL Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60"
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- SHIFTER:
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- CRANK:
- FSA CK-220, 165 mm length
- CHAINRING:
- FSA, 32T, steel
- CASSETTE:
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
- CHAIN:
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- PEDAL:
- VP-536 nylon platform
- SADDLE:
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
- SEATPOST:
- Size: XS , S TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length Size: M , L , XL TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- GRIPS:
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- STEM:
- Size: XS , S Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 35 mm length Size: M , L Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length Size: XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
- HEADSET:
- Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- BRAKE ROTOR:
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper
- BRAKE SET:
- Size: XS , S , M , L , XL Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203 mm Size: XS , S , M , L , XL Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203mm
- COMPUTER:
- Bosch Purion 200
- WEIGHT:
- M - 21.30 kg / 46.96 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Availability:
- Please see above
- Please Note:
- We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing.
- MODEL YEAR:
- Latest Models
- MOTOR:
- Bosch
- DRIVE UNIT:
- Bosch Performance Active Line Plus (50 Nm)
- BATTERY:
- Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh Battery
