If you're looking for an affordable electric bicycle, the new Trek Marlin+ may be of interest to you

There are plenty of electric bicycles that aren’t excessively expensive, but if one of our requirements is that it also comes from a brand of renowned prestige, the options narrow considerably. The new Trek Marlin+ does, however, fall into this category. An electric bicycle that will appeal not only to those who are getting into this world for the first time, but also to more experienced cyclists.

With a starting price in Spain of 2,799 euros, the Marlin+ is an electric mountain bike that will let you get anywhere without needing to empty your bank account. Keeping the same geometry as the conventional Marlin, this electric version provides additional pedal assistance thanks to its Bosch Active Line Plus motor with 250 watts of power.

An electric drive that, although with 50 Nm of torque, does not offer the same performance as the Performance Line CX from the German manufacturer, which reaches 85 Nm. This should not be a problem for the use most non-professional cyclists will give it.

Nothing will stop you

Uneven terrain will not be a drawback either, thanks to its fork with 120 mm of suspension that will absorb whatever you throw at it. It also features a 9-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain, durable and reliable on the Marlin+ 6, while the Marlin+ 8 steps up to a 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain. All of these components are high quality and from well-known brands despite this being a relatively affordable electric bicycle; as is also the case with the compact Purion 200 remote control with integrated display.

As for the battery, the Trek Marlin+ is equipped with a 400 Wh capacity unit, with which the American brand claims it is possible to ride a route for a period of between two and four hours. If that proves insufficient, there is also the option of optionally fitting an additional battery as a range extender, with a capacity of 250 Wh.

The new Trek Marlin+ 6 has a price of 2,799 euros in Spain, while the top-of-the-range Marlin+ 8 is available for 3,299 euros. Both models can be found on the manufacturer’s website or at any of the brand’s physical stores spread across Europe.

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