RIDE TEST: Trek Marlin 8+ - EMTB On A Lower Budget

Cheaper EMTB's have come a long way in the last years. We take a close look at the Trek Marlin 8+ front suspension EMTB. Coming with a Bosch 50Nm Active Line motor and a 400 w battery. Find out what we thought in our review and test.

We didn't mention in the video but the Marlin can be fully stacked with mudguards, racks and kick stands. All the necessary holes and mount points are present.

00:00 Start
00:12 Specifications
01:23 Ride Test
02:00 General riding
03:30 Uphill
03:44 Enduro descent - The limit?
04:40 Conclusion
07:39 End Titles

Note: EMTB's are expensive, this is one of the lowest priced EMTB's we have tried based on the ranges available from major brands. If you want more videos like this leave a comment below.

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[journeymantraveller]

Impressive informative narration on the ride. You've convinced me you've done a lot of riding and know what you're talking about.

[teamhonn]

These are designed for bikers that just need a little boost but are otherwise strong rider. My wife has the 6+ rides most of the time with no battery but when she needs it is is there. These bikes are game changers for fit bikers with knee issues that can’t pound it up hills. Great review

[ExhumedToConsume]

It's cool to see them taking their entry level bike and electrifying it, feels like a perfect bike for someone who wants to ride some tame cross country or commute on something a little cooler.

Anyone wanting and/or needing something more aggressive should really be looking at the E-Caliber.

[danielblake]

This is the bike I’ve chosen never owned a electric bike before just using it to commute to work and a weekend with the kids thanks for the great review

[ner_dbk]

First its 50nm. Second is 203 mm rotors front and back. Shimano MT 420 four piston brakes are more than capable to handle bike and riders weight while braking. I am 6.9 and 260 lbs and I have to tell you this bike is more than capable of tackling any steep climbs. The only problem on this bike is a fork 120 mm RockShox Recon on rocky and long downhill you will feel every single bump on your hands. I looking to upgrade it to RockShox Pyke Ultimate 140 mm travel.

[gtubemodule]

Thx for this essential review. I am considering this low performing bike for use in the countryside and mountains. Noticed in my test ride that the seat is always loose due to its easy high and low adjustment on the handle bars. Trek seller told me it was normal. Perhaps you can comment on that?

[raptor]

Hey, largely do on road or bridleway sort of riding for fitness. I just prefer doing that on mtb as it’s more comfy than bone shakers. This would suit what I do pretty well from review?

[specializeder]

I'm in Australia and am having trouble getting one with an XL frame but there's always next years bikes then again the Marlin + 6 would be just as good.

[Ovlazek]

I'm looking at this as my first ebike, but I'm a bit apprehensive about battery life. Sounds like they usually have around 1000 charge cycles. What happens after that? Are replacement batteries still on the market 5 years later, or is the bike kind of disposable after the battery is shot?

[scottcameron]

Flirting with the idea of swapping my road bike which I only use for a short work commute for do it all emtb. 2 work colleagues swear by them and they certainly are more regular using the bike over the car than I am. Having owned a few trek bikes I know the quality is usually spot on but the battery size and torque is what concerns me? I understand you may gain on the weight save - will it make a difference using for a tarmac road commute and casual gravel/trail adventures with my 8 year old? Also seems a no brainier to go for the 8+ over the 6+ for the upgrades and only £500 diffrence.

[PetethePotter-qj]

Great vid! What price should I be looking at for the Marlin 8+ please UK Oct 24

[dunneryak]

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[BCBudster]

Does a person have to pedal assist or can a person ride hard and when gassed just coast home on a paved trail/roadway?!?

[dennycelestinohybridspecies]

I love this bike! I have a low budget but well built Rattan challenger 350W rearhub motor, My everyday cruiser and fun bike as well with a rigid frame that reminds me of my BMX freestyle bikes back in the late 80s like a Haro Master. I would love to have this Trek eMTB, I hope one day to find a mid suspension bike like a Trek, or a Specialized, but this would be a great way to start especially for someone from the BMX World where the challenges of the non suspension frame makes the riding more fun. 🚵

[ManuelRodriguez]

Since I stopped doing enduro, I am thinking on trading my trek remedy for this ebike it looks really good! And I can put a child carrier on it

[Pgd]

Watch your sidewalls the bike is a unit

[jimbo]

It's a hardtail MTB and can ride anything 😅 the rider is the only thing holding it back

[evancleland]

Could it handle some small table tops on occasion? I'm hoping for a eHT that is a capable all-rounder for having fun, nothing to crazy tho

[neilbartlett]

Can the battery be removed for storage in winter?

[Mark-jbhx]

Where do you get 60nm from? It is 50nm.