Marlin+ 8 Purple Flip/Black Fade
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🚚 Bike freight $200 (QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS & SA)
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The Marlin+ 8 in Purple Flip/Black Fade 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 without breaking the bank, and a RockShox suspension fork keeps handling smooth through the rough stuff. Upgraded components, like wide tubeless-ready wheels and tyres and a 12-speed Shimano Deore 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 want to 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 Gold Aluminium frame with real mountain bike geometry and a RockShox Recon Silver RL air-sprung suspension fork. A reliable Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm drive system capable of assisting you to speeds of 25 km/h. A compact Bosch Purion 200 remote with built-in display and 400 Wh CompactTube battery. You get 12-speed Shimano Deore shifting, Shimano 4-piston 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
- RockShox Recon Silver suspension keeps your ride feeling smooth through bumps, roots and rough stuff
- The Bosch Purion 200 display 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
- Plenty of rack and mudguard mounts let you customise your ride for the trail or daily commute
Key Specifications
- Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium, internal routing, rack/mudguard/kickstand mount, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle
- Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth (size-dependent travel: 100 mm XS, 120 mm S–XL)
- Motor: Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm — assists to 25 km/h
- Battery: Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh, smart-system compatible
- Display: Bosch Purion 200 remote with built-in display
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed shifter + long-cage rear derailleur, 10–51T cassette, FSA CK-220 165 mm crank with 32T steel chainring
- Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever / MT420 calliper, Shimano RT64 CentreLock 203 mm rotors
- Wheels: Bontrager Line TLR 30 Tubeless-Ready rims (28h front / 32h rear), Shimano TC500 alloy CentreLock hubs
- Tyres: Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR Tubeless-Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" (XS) / 29x2.60" (S–XL)
- Saddle: Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails
- Seatpost: TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6 mm (size-dependent travel)
- Weight: Approx. 21.5 kg (size M, with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Maximum total weight limit: 136 kg (combined bicycle, rider and cargo)
Local Ready
Designed for riders in Mackay and the surrounding trail networks including Finch Hatton, the Marlin+ 8 is built to handle North Queensland's diverse terrain. Backed by the workshop, sales and aftercare team at Mackay Cycles.
Free build & free freight when shipped from the Trek Australia warehouse — typically 5–8 working days (Trek ships to MC, then we build & hand over — not dropship).
- Bike freight (QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS & SA): $200
- Click & Collect: Free
- WA / NT: by quote
