I am a newbie when it comes to electric mountain bikes

[Giant Bike]

Hi,

I will be riding mainly pavement and a little off roading here and there nothing major.
Basically just to get me out and about to explore my local town and another town close by.

I was looking at this Trek Marlin +8 but not sure what the motor and battery is like.
(I am a newbie when it comes to electric mountain bikes)

- https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/electric-bikes/trek-marlin-8-electric-mountain-bike-2025-purple-flip-to-black-fade__404010

I like the bike frame style but not the colour.
I am looking for an electric bike hardtail with a good motor and a long range battery.

Any suggestions? Let me know.

 

[Peter.Bridge]

Mainly pavement and a little off roading here and there nothing major.
I am looking for an electric bike hardtail with a good motor and a long range battery. Any suggestions? Let me know.

I think just about any e-bikes would be suitable. If you fancy a challenge, buy a well maintained second hand donor bike and buy a kit

Woosh and Whisper are well regarded here and have a number of suitable bikes and very good customer support

Camino MTB electric bicycle from Woosh

The Woosh Camino, a very sturdy electric bike with hydraulic brakes 36V 15/17AH battery from Woosh. Price range: �£1049-�£1119.

wooshbikes.co.uk

Gran Camino MTB electric bicycle from Woosh

The Woosh Gran Camino, a 27.5 electric mountain bike with hydraulic brakes 36V 15AH/17AH battery from Woosh. Price range: £1379-£1459. Great bike for trails.

wooshbikes.co.uk

Wisper Tailwind Trail Crossbar 2024 Electric Bike

<h3>Features</h3> <h4>Gears</h4> <p>9 speed shimano drivetrain for smooth and reliable shifting. The 11-34T Shimano Hyperglide casette gives you an ideal range of gears for breezing up the steepest hills and putting power down on the flat.</p> <h4>Disc Br

winstanleysbikes.co.uk

There are cheaper options also, a number of forum members bought this bike from Argos and have been pleasantly surprised

E-Plus Pulse 27.5 inch Wheel Size Unisex Electric Mountain Large E Bike Ex Displ | eBay

The wallet friendly gateway into the world of electric mountain biking. Fork: Zoom 27.5 Suspension. Rear wheel: 27.5" Motor Hub. Front Wheel: 27.5 Quick Release Hub. Motor: 250w 36V Rear Hub. Gearing: Shimano Revoshift 7 Speed.

www.ebay.co.uk

This is quite well spaced, with 36v 15ah battery and hydraulic disc brakes

Eleglide M2 27.5" Electric Mountain Bike, Latest Model 15.5MPH

Introducing the Eleglide M2 Electric Mountain Bike: Your Passport to Unforgettable Off-Road Escapades! Unleash the thrill of outdoor exploration with the Eleglide M2 Electric Mountain Bike, meticulously engineered to redefine your off-road adventures. Elevate every ride with cutting-edge...

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[Az.]

Hi,

I will be riding mainly pavement and a little off roading here and there nothing major.
Basically just to get me out and about to explore my local town and another town close by.

I was looking at this Trek Marlin +8 but not sure what the motor and battery is like.
(I am a newbie when it comes to electric mountain bikes)

- https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/electric-bikes/trek-marlin-8-electric-mountain-bike-2025-purple-flip-to-black-fade__404010

I like the bike frame style but not the colour.
I am looking for an electric bike hardtail with a good motor and a long range battery.

Any suggestions? Let me know.

I already gave you a suggestion in another thread:

Bergamont E-Trailster 150 Expert 2024 Electric Mountain Bike | Damian Harris Cycles | E-bike specialist, Cardiff UK

Please note: Price is for bank transfer payment only. (Trade sale ) Please note: These bikes come up on the big side - check HERE for size guide. Pl... ... .

www.damianharriscycles.co.uk

But both bikes are overkill for your needs.

Maybe a hybrid bike?

 

[saneagle]

Hi,

I will be riding mainly pavement and a little off roading here and there nothing major.
Basically just to get me out and about to explore my local town and another town close by.

I was looking at this Trek Marlin +8 but not sure what the motor and battery is like.
(I am a newbie when it comes to electric mountain bikes)

- https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/electric-bikes/trek-marlin-8-electric-mountain-bike-2025-purple-flip-to-black-fade__404010

I like the bike frame style but not the colour.
I am looking for an electric bike hardtail with a good motor and a long range battery.

Any suggestions? Let me know.

That's a lot of money to spend on a bike for casual riding. I'd be looking at something a lot cheaper.

 

[Giant Bike]

I already gave you a suggestion in another thread:

Bergamont E-Trailster 150 Expert 2024 Electric Mountain Bike | Damian Harris Cycles | E-bike specialist, Cardiff UK

Please note: Price is for bank transfer payment only. (Trade sale ) Please note: These bikes come up on the big side - check HERE for size guide. Pl... ... .

www.damianharriscycles.co.uk

But both bikes are overkill for your needs.

Maybe a hybrid bike?

I don't want to convert to bike to electric I have made my mind up and wanting to buy a ready built off the shelf electric bike. Wanting something fancy, budget of £3,000.

 

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S-Works Turbo Levo SL Carbon

The Levo SL delivers unmatched ride quality and capability, amplified. For the trail rider who craves serpentine singletrack, sending it skyward, and li...

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[Peter.Bridge]

I don't want to convert to bike to electric I have made my mind up and wanting to buy a ready built off the shelf electric bike. Wanting something fancy, budget of £3,000.

I think one thing to check on the.more.expensive e-bikes that are designed for hard core mountain biking is the gearing, some of them are very low geared, so you will be pedalling very fast if you are mostly on roads / light trails / pavements

 

[Az.]

I don't want to convert to bike to electric I have made my mind up and wanting to buy a ready built off the shelf electric bike. Wanting something fancy, budget of £3,000.

You don't need to convert this Bergamont. It is already electric and it is VERY fancy. Pay £2000 and send me £1000 as a token of gratitude for good advice.

 

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Highly recommended! AM1000 V6(Bafang M620, Full Suspension)

Introducing the e-bike Frey AM1000 V6, the full suspension EMTB with a powerful Bafang motor of 1500W power and 160NM torque and a large 1008WH battery offering extended mileage. Experience multi-power modes and embrace the electric biking revolution. Get the top choice among 2023's best ebikes...

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that will pi$$ all over everything

 

[Az.]

Just to make sure all is clear... You are looking at very expensive MOUNTAIN bikes. From what you are saying you might need more a relaxed step through e-bike (like in my avatar) to enjoy easy ride. It doesn't seem like you are looking a right tool for the job.

 

[Az.]

Here... fancy, expensive and comfortable

Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Electric Bike 2024 Red Tint/Silver Reflect

The Specialized Turbo Vado is your bike that will do it all. From daily Commuting to fast workouts to longer than planned adventures, its an electric bike thats offers the smoothest ride of eBike built and catered around everyday life.

www.leisurelakesbikes.com

 

[thelarkbox]

Before you blow best part of 3K on an e-bike optimised for steep climbs, Perhaps consider a £5-600 ebay/amazon 'special' that will satisfy 95% of folk and if its not 100% your cup of tea you will know what it is exactly you do want and will be able to buy with foresight and confidence and hopefully a lil less expensive..

Im sure that bike linked to in the first post that can do lots of things mine or the ebay special cant do, well climb a lot better and with panache but are you going to be asking that much from a bike and need to climb near vertical rock faces?

Not to mention the annual service costs by an authorised dealer, required to maintain warranties, and the closed proprietary systems designed to stop diy service/maintenance/repair

 

[Peter.Bridge]

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/electric-bikes/trek-marlin-8-electric-mountain-bike-2025-purple-flip-to-black-fade__404010

I think the Wisper tailwind trail might be a better option with the 540wh battery for your requirements.

1) Battery size 400wh battery is quite modest, if you start going on longer rides (which lots of us started doing once we got e-bikes) you might have to limit your motor assist to get the range

2) Gearing. Top gear on that bike is 32 teeth on the chain wheel and 10 teeth on the smallest cassette on the cog. For light trails, tracks, pavements, you will be pedalling quite fast. The top gearing on the Wisper 48 teeth/11 teeth will be a more relaxing pedal speed to get the same bike speed.

3). Mid drive Vs Hub. For the riding you are describing a hub drive would be more relaxing and almost certainly cheaper to service and maintain. Why not try a hub drive and a mid drive and see which you prefer ?

4). Customer service. My experience of Wisper has been very helpful, even with a bike well outside it's warranty period and I think are geared up to provide long lasting support for their models