The Trek Marlin+ offers a super light hard tail eMTB option. They've achieved optimsation through keeping things simple. A great base package of a quality MTB with a thoughtful match of enough power and battery to make a great bike while keeping the weight down and the rideability high. The Marlin+ 8 is the higher specification of the two Marlin+ on the market, offering a 12 speed drive train, air suspension fork and a dropper seat post. Although this is an MTB, it is also available with a rack and mudguards kit and with the addition of lights powered by the e-bike battery (and upgrade we can perform for you at EBT), this bike has the potential to be a true allrounder for Auckland city riding as well as off road adventures Manufacturer's description follows --- 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. 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" tubeless-ready wheels and tyres. The tech you get 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 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. *Frame Size: XSAlpha Gold Aluminium, curved top tube, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle Size: S , M , L , XLAlpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, rack, mudguard and kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle *Fork Size: XSRockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel Size: SRockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel Size: M , L , XLRockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel Wheels Hub front Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 110x15 mm thru axle Hub rear Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 148x12 mm thru axle Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever Rim Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve *Tyre Size: XS , SBontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Size: M , L , XLBontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60" Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz Rim strip Bontrager TLR E-system Battery Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh Charger Bosch standard 2A, 230V, smart system Computer Bosch Purion 200 Motor Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm Drivetrain Shifter Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6100, long cage Crank FSA CK-220, 165 mm length Chainring FSA, 32T, steel w/guard Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed Chain Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed Pedal VP-536 nylon platform Components Saddle Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails *Seatpost Size: XS , STranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length Size: M , L , XLTranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length *Handlebar Size: XS , SBontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 720 mm width Size: M , L , XLBontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on *Stem Size: XS , SBontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length Size: M , LBontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length Size: XLBontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length Head set Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom Brake Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper Brake rotor Shimano RT64, CentreLock, 203mm Weight Weight M – 21.28 kg/46.92 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). 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