When I looked up specs for one of the versions of it and it stated MT200s. Maybe the current model uses Tektro but from information I found probably on their website in the past has been MT200s. Regardless though MT200s are a good cheap brake and one I recommend to a lot of people because they are decent brakes for the price and that price is pretty low and they use common pads.

What snobbery? Because I am honest and don't fawn over a bike with parts not designed for mountain biking being built up and sold as a mountain bike? If that helps you sleep at night go for it. I was honest just replace the parts and save up money towards a more sensible bike. If you think that is snobbery you clearly are out of your element or just are trying to blow smoke and I don't do that and don't believe in the practice. My parents taught me honesty is the best solution sorry you didn't get that lesson it is a good one to have.

They make Marlins with air forks and decent components I probably wouldn't own one because I have zero interest in paying Trek prices for a bike that can be anywhere from $100-300 cheaper from a brand like Specialized or Marin or Jamis or someone like that.