About the Trek Marlin+ 6 Hardtail

An electric mountain bike combines a rugged off-road frame, suspension and knobby tyres with a motor that adds assistance while the rider pedals up trails. Closest alternatives by price: Merida eBig.Nine 400 ($3,999), Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance ($3,699) and Giant Talon E+ 29er ($3,299).

Assistance fades out once the bike reaches the cut-off speed, so on fast descents it behaves much like a conventional mountain bike with a little added weight. Decide between full-suspension and hardtail by thinking about the terrain you ride, your servicing budget, and how much comfort and control you want on descents.

Trek has 7 products listed, from $3,299 to $12,499.

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Named features: Hardtail

Technical Specifications – Trek Marlin+ 6 Hardtail

We have not yet checked the Trek Marlin+ 6 Hardtail against Trek’s own pages, so motor, battery, range, weight and payload are not published here. Ask us for the manufacturer sheet and the Australian road-legal status of this electric mountain bike before you order.