I'm looking to convert a Trek Marlin 5 (2022) to an ebike. The rear hub motor kit I'm using is rated to give a little over 40mph top speed, but this bike by default can only reasonably pedal up to about 26mph. I would like to still have a bit of resistance in the pedals at higher speeds. It's a 2x8 setup, so I'm wondering if it is possible to swap out the large front chain ring (30T) for maybe a 44T or 46T? Then it would have a 22T and a 44T or 46T front chainring. Is a 44T front chainring compatible with this bike? Would this be easily doable, or would it require additional modifications so that it can shift from the 22T to the 44T? Would I need a different front derailleur or chain?
See: https://99spokes.com/bikes/trek/2022/marlin-5 (can add custom gearing to see the max pedalling speed)
Thanks.
See: https://99spokes.com/bikes/trek/2022/marlin-5 (can add custom gearing to see the max pedalling speed)
Thanks.