Selling my Trek Marlin 8, purchased new in November 2024 for 2,550. Its a beautifully made electric hardtail that blends trail agility with motor power and clean styling. Im now moving into full-suspension riding, so this is up for sale.
Key Specifications
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Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium Size Large Purple Flip to Black Fade (internal cable routing, Boost148, rack/mudguard mounts)
Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, 120 mm travel, Solo Air, lockout
Motor: Bosch Active Line Plus 250W, 50Nm torque, max assist speed 15.5mph / 25km/h
Battery: Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh (internal, removable)
Display/Control: Bosch Purion 200 (smart system) Wheels: Bontrager Line TLR 30 (29, tubeless-ready)
Tyres: Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR 29x2.60
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed
Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc (MT4100 lever / MT420 calliper)
Dropper Post: TranzX JD-YSP18 150mm travel
Bars: Bontrager 750mm wide
Weight: ~21.5kg with tubes
Electric System Details
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The Bosch Active Line Plus motor provides smooth, natural pedal assist up to 15.5mph (25km/h) - fully UK road legal. It features four modes (Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo), and the Purion 200 display gives ride and battery stats at a glance.
Battery: 400Wh capacity
Range: Approx. 3060 miles depending on terrain and assist level
Included: Bosch charger (UK plug)
Condition
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~733 miles ridden (confirmed via Bosch display).
Mechanically excellent motor, drivetrain, brakes all working perfectly.
Cosmetics
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Some small scratches from trail use and storage, professionally touched up with: Trek Purple Flip and Gloss Black touch-up paints Finished with clear lacquer, sanded and polished for protection.
Touch-up work visible on close inspection, but well-blended and honest.
Looks excellent overall.
Extras included: Official Trek Purple Flip Gloss Black touch-up paints Bosch charger and spare pedals
