The Ultra-Popular TREK Mountain Bike YOU (almost) CAN'T GET!
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- 2021/2022 Trek Marlin 7 is darn near impossible to find if you have not already pre-ordered it, but if you do... It's a dang nice bike! We go into the features and build of this ultra-popular hardtail mountain bike and who/what it is all about.
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Just ordered my Marlin 7 in the Marigold/Radioactive Red colour combo. Super excited, so glad to see good positive comments about the bike here makes me even more excited
Same bro can’t wait we should go biking together
I bought a Marlin 7 about a month ago, I like it I haven't rode in years and want to start riding again, so far really like the bike, actually got my daughter a Marlin 5 also and so far we like them and are having fun. Great run down of the bike, I didn't realize the bar clamps had some other mounting options in there. Great vid👍
Ive had the 2021 marlin 7 for just over a year and love it!!! I take it everywhere and anywhere
Great vid. I just bought the Gen 2 2023 model of the exact bike in small. So far I’m loving it I put close to 100 in the month I’ve had it. First mods are to add a dropper post and handle bar and stem to raise it a bit
Another great review by you and your team! Beautiful bike! Seems like a great do-it-all bike.
Where do I find a bike stand like yours? Those I have seen jn that style specify not to be used with disc brakes.
Thanks again!
That looks beautiful
Thanks for sharing this with us
You bet!
Great video! Definitely helped my decision making!
Glad I could help
i got this bike a month or so ago to get into some trail riding and it's awesome, so far i've upgraded the foot pedals and the tires. i've probably put around 50+ miles just riding intermediate trails.
Same, got my marlin 8 a month ago and i upgraded the pedals, tires, grips, and some other stuff, and its just such a good bike
Just ordered this same bike but in the Matte Nautical Navy Blue/Gray. Get it on Tuesday. Will probably upgrade the pedals immediately as well. I'll stick with the tires for now but I'm going to have the shop convert them to tubeless. Might also put a dropper post in but after I take her on the trails several times.
Pick mine up Tuesday! Can't wait
thanks, I have one rented for my stay in Banff/Canmore
That was surprisingly light. I suppose keep an eye on that scale and see if other bikes where you are provided a weight spec come in lighter than expected. Might need to compare it againat another scale.
I find it intereating that Trek spec'd Maxxis tires. Usually they would use their house brand. I wouldn't be surprised that the supply chain is so messed up they don't have sufficient stock.
Maybe to try to get you to ignore the fact that you’re paying 900 for a coil fork lol
Just ordered mine today! So excited. I'm going to change the tires and add some color grips on it.
Have fun!
@@Jamesthebikeguy Thx man. I test rode the 6 as well. And when it was all said for a couple hundred more the 7 was worth it. Not to mention that red and yellow. Such a cool looking combo there.
Nice Ride thank you
I have the XL, absolutely love it. My front wheel is warped, any advice?
I was looking into the Vitus Nucleus vrs medium frame 27 wheel. The only difference I spotted out when watching this video that the Marlin 7 has 100mm front air suspension and the Nucleus vrs has 120mm air fork suspension. Whats your opinion on both of these bikes
Thanks for the video, I'm looking for an upgrade and this information helps, there just aren't any bikes available in that $1k range.
Glad to help
Vitus
My shop here in Raleigh has a bunch of these ready to go!
Wow, how have they not sold.
@@Jamesthebikeguy they have😂
Just ordered one at £569 on the Trek Fest. Great price really. Been riding road for 10 yr and want to mix it up more. Takes panniers so it'll make a nice bike for light weekender tours. Not impressed with the 67 inch top gear though - the 1x is coming straight off and getting replaced with 26/36 Deore when I pick the bike up.
So true, these bikes have been around awhile and seen all over 👍
More Marlins shed reflectors on the trail than Trek Slashs are made.
I just picked one up. It is a Rock shox Judy "30mm" stanchion tube fork, (not 32mm). Just a slip.
Hi
Nice informative video ! Wonder if u rode on it ! Also I heard after 6 model the bike are all considered “ mountain Bike ‘ !
Just picked this bike up yesterday, going to bafang it!!
I just got my 2022 Marlin 7, xl frame, almost two weeks ago. Love it. I've put about 130 miles on it already, about ten of that off road. No complaints at all.
@J S For me personally it has high enough gears, I'm sure for younger guys who like to ride fast all the time it might not be fast enough. My 25 year old Klein has higher gears but I seldom used them.
@J S No problem.
How did you get it?
@@jisaac3311 My local bike shop, watched their web site, as soon as I saw they had one I went in. Was still in the box lol.
@@davidr.4699 lmao, you're so lucky.
I think I’m in love. Gorgeous bike! 😀
this was my first real mountain bike and i loved had the same color to i now have the remedy 8 same color
My 2022 marlin 6 is on order, can’t wait!
Lucky you
@@anonymousperson3596 I know 😁 should be here in a few weeks
Just Got one. Walked into a shop about 50 miles away from home and they had some 2022 5s and 6. Got the XL6 in Black with yellow. Great climbing. I know there are naysayers but I dont care. It was a great ride.
Would love to have one like this, someday. Watching still here at Emerald Princess - adrift.
Guests back onboard?
Going home in a couple of days. Thank you for replying. Stsy Safe.
I love my Marlin 7. Don't regret buying it at all.
Yeah it's overall a very great bike.
Dang it. They didn't have the red/yellow version in.
So I picked up the grey version tonight.
I got my Trek Marlin 7 2021 version, (Red) I’ve spent almost 2k in upgrades on bigger forks and tyres, new seat and new grips and shorter stem, I love it, awsome trail bike,
what fork did you put on the bike cause i upgraded almost everything exept the fork
ouch
Would make a good fishing bike for sure. Hope your well James.
Thanks, you too!
I like the direction they are going with this line, each new year the marlins look more and more capable/durable, especially the 1x except i guess on the lower-end 4. In experience coming from the 2020 model was just awful in components that broke down at anything above basic trail/commuting
Hey please can i get some assistance, what back wheel would i need for my merlin trek 7 gen 2 bike in large, im new to mountain bikes and ive got no clue, my back wheel got bent and it was unfixable.
I went to order a Marlin 7 the other day. I was told April of 2022, some quick math and 8 months!!! Time to look for something else. I was thinking about a Polygon Xtrada 6 or 7.
It's worth checking with several dealers in your area, depending on when dealers have ordered their bikes changes when deliveries are.
Yeah man today I got mine
Which do you recommend between the Marlin 7 and the Rockhopper Comp?
what's the benefit of smaller wheel in the front?
£800 i paid and i was told that was just for the frame & everything would need to be upgraded! Had nothing but problems with it & got my money back after 2 week. Loved the marigold frame. Thats it.
not sure what the exhange rate to dollars but that is strange.
How does the 7 compare to the 6? Got the 6 but thinking about changing it for the 7
tapered headtube and a removable chainring would make it perfect 👌
So basically the Roscoe 7?
@@nicksnicknet the Roscoe still does not have a removable chainring but to does have a tapered headtube
you definitely don't need a tapered in a bike like this and you can change the cranks for less than 50 bucks
Chainring is removable. I just changed my chainring to a 34T.
Just got mine
I'm shopping for a bike now, the Marlin 7 seems easy to get, but the 8 seems near impossible.
ive just bought a brand new 2021 marlin 5 the front suspention has a wobble on it ive tried taking it 2 bits from the bottom but no look i hope its not nackerd i do 6 mile plus per day
Their website says only size S available but I've seen people in other branch (400km away) had bought a size L. So anyway i ordered the size S then msg them to change it to L. They replied "will look in other branch and will update you soon" 😂 I hope this works.
why does this have the maxxis tires but all the ones i see online have the bontrager xr2?
I wonder if the Maxxis tires are a temporary substitution from Bontrager.
Seems to be. Not written in the spec sheet, but nearly every one of these entry level Marlins from Trek seem to come in with Maxxis tires right now.
Is this air fork or coil spring?
Hey, is it good for long rides say 100 / 150 kms?
I recently got a 2013 Giant Revel 1 as my first bike, and have really been eyeing the Trek Marlin series. I think going from a 26” to a 29” wheel when I get a little more seat time will make a huge difference. Plus visually I love the Marlins
Look for a roscoe secondhand if you can. Night and day difference and you can find them for around a grand on marketplace
Just get a Giant Talon
Hi there, Greeting from Myanmar!
I have a few question that aI have seen a lot of Marlin 7 2022 series come with Shimano all set. I found it on many website that describing with Shimano. not Tektro!
I have no ideas why are they come like this?
Is it the country of distribution is different?
Does anyone can help me to get these answer please?
Thanks so much.
Just picked up 2 Marlin 6’s for my wife and I to do some easy trail riding. Nice, inexpensive ride. Would have gotten a 7 or 8, but they are hard to find.
Just picked my marlin 7 up tonight.
Been riding a Scott aspect for the past 2 years.
a 5 would have worked for you two even.
Does anybody know what chain comes on this bike?
Mine came with tektro m275 Brakes instead of Shimano mt200. They feel pretty good though.
Same, I was kinda annoyed too.
Yo aquí esperando mi x-caliber 7,una gran bici que dejará de fabricarse, me resultó más difícil que la sangre de unicornio...
I have one, I love it.
Nice!
I have a dual sport 4 and the wheels seem to large for the frame. There is very little clearance between the wheel and pedals when turning at low speed and I often find myself catching my feet on the wheel. Not ideal and am wondering weather 650b wheels would be the better option
Did you get the right frame size?
@@Abhitips224 it's a large frame so yes
Just ordered the 8 and very excited about it. My Emonda is a bit of a handful in UK autumn/winter conditions and I can’t wait to get into some trail fun after a long sabbatical!
Have fun
I want a beginner mtb, I live on a dirt road. What the best bike to get
Marlin 7 or 8? I dont know which to choose
🔥 🔥 🔥
What size is this bike? on the video
Can you do a reveiw on trek marlin 8
If I can get my hands on one
Would y'all trade a 2022 domane al5 for a Merlin 7???
Only gripe I have is at 1000+ it has no tapered head tube
I put a dropperpost on my Trek Marlin 7 hehe
I drilld a hole in the frame
Hello there sir..
May i ask if what is the difference between the marlin 7 r.a marigold 2021 vs.marlin 7 r.a marigold 2022?..
Tnx in advance for the answer sir.from🇵🇭
Same bike, its a carry-over
I’m looking at buying used but I’m trying to figure out how to tell the difference between the 2021 and the 2022.
Is it tubeless?
Does it come with a hole for a dropper post?
you have to get an externally routed dropper as the frame does not have a hole at the bottom. The cool thing is that the external post only has to be external on the set tube section, then you can internally rout from the bottom of the frame up to the cockpit. It is dumb that trek didn't just put that hole in the frame when there are 2 holes at the front of the frame for internally routing cables. I have the 2021 marlin 7 and added a dropper. The frame hasn't changed, just the wheels and tires.
I put Specialized Armadillo 700 x 38 on my Marlin 7…. Thing is a great paved bike trail bike… not sure how it would do riding hard core cross country on it.
Nice tire change over
@J S I wish it had a larger gear for sure… I changed the rear cassette and got rid of the very wide range that came with the original cassette. I upgraded it to an SLX cassette. Next step will be to get a larger ring up front.
What's the run time on the order for one of these ? I ordered a Fuel Ex 5 last August....still not here....and saying that it's coming in April of 2022....So basically paying extra and waiting for an old bike. Thanks Trek
I’ve got a 2019 fuel ex8 that I use for the odd bike park trip great bike and will be worth the wait
That’s why I went with the cannondale habit. 2 year wait on the trek is crazy
@@eddienorton4577 nice bike👍 the market is crazy at the moment it’s bikes from 1500-4K that are the hardest to get hold of
@@eddienorton4577 It's insane. Local Bike shop has me by the balls tho...If I cancel....I'm even further behind....I'm most pissed about Trek selling me the 2021 bike for an increased price....just calling it a 2022...I'm hoping they upgrade some components and offer different color ways
I recently bought a vitus mythique VRX and I'm glad they just a first come first serve policy rather than a preorder system as although it's a pain in the arse to get you don't have to wait forever
Down side about marlin 2019 and up you cant do internal dropper post cause trek decided not to put a hole in back like older marlins
I have a 2019 with an internal dropper. I believe 2020 is when they stopped. That is a mistake in my opinion.
Hi James! Im looking to buy this and change to a hybrid rigid MTB - would a 40 chainring fit for this frame?
Max you could do is around 34 - 36
@@LindonSlaght *34
@@MatthewAdamAda that's... what I said? I didn't know if it could take 36 but I know it'll take 34 so I gave a range.
is this strictly for off-road trails or can I use it for daily commuting purpose as well?? I'm thinking about getting this one, but I don't have any knowledge about MTBs I just love their looks and what people can do with them. I'm a student currently and do uber delivery work, so is it good for that purpose or should I just go for 5 or 6 which are a more chilled out bikes that are said good for commuting and Ok-ish off-road trial.
Yes
It s not, too slow for street use coz of the gears. They are good for climbing mountains
The Shimano MT200 brakes appear on all top end bikes due to availability issues of higher spec Shimano brakes
Nice 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the video! But I’m still deciding if i should get the trek marlin 6 or 7?
7 I'd deff nicer, but go with the one you can get. Riding is more fun than waiting
Giant Talon!
Another cool bike.
Any upgrade on 2022 m7 compare to 2021m7
No, its the same bike
That's maxxis are tubbeles?
No
My bike store shows wait till next year
Haha pretty much, unless you already have one on pre-order.
@@Jamesthebikeguy thinking of getting Dual Sport 4,Saw your review on it and am convinced .
Thanks
do they come pre built from the website??
You have to put on the bars and front wheel and pedals
@@roryf3710 thanks
By pre-built the dealer you will pick it up from will assemble for you.
What bcd is that chainring?
Chainwheel is part of the crank... non removable
It is removable it is 82 bcd
Can’t wait to get my hands on mine!! 🤣But gotta keep waiting due to the supply issues even right now ,..today! f-_-!) 2021 November…and may not see mine until August,..2022‼️👎🏾😫Sucks!!😖🥺So ,..may have to get a GT Aggressor Sport or Comp until then‼️🤨👌🏾(and sell it of course when the XXL Marlin 7 Fire Orange shows up❗️😒😑)
The value these are holding in the used market currently, is crazy.
Seriously!
Every year I watch the marlins get more and more expensive with not much better components. Not saying they are bad bikes, but not worth the money imo
26.24 pounds? I'd bank on it that the scale wasn't playing nice like you said. The specs on the bike have 30ish pounds written all over it. I'm guessing you probably take the opportunity to lift a lot of the bikes you review on here in addition to weighing them with the scale. I know I would. First thing I do when I see a bike in a bike shop is lift it lol. From what you remember from the Blur, any chance a bike like the Marlin 7 can actually be lighter, even with the rear shock on the Blur? Or how about the carbon Chameleon? I realize tire/wheel setup will add weight to the bike but that should I'm guessing be more than offset by the carbon frame and lighter components across the board.
If by chance though this bike really does weigh 26.24 pounds, then Trek has just cracked the code and found the holy grail of price/performance/weight combination that just hasn't existed in this price range before.
Yeah.. I'm pretty certain the scale was optimistic. Normally I don't re-weigh when what comes on the screen passes a reality check. The Trek quoted weight of about 30lbs is more than likely accurate
@@Jamesthebikeguy I have a Marlin though Large, Have Suntour Axum fork the was 2lbs lighter than stock. Lighter crank and and Racing Ralphs front/rear and Tubless and its 28lbs using a Park bike scale. Unless there is some new magic happening here, time to get a new scale :)
Can anyone tell me what tyres these are? thx !!
Maxxis
no way this is lighter than my trek ds4
Whats the difference with 2021 version?
only difference is the wheels were upgraded to tubeless ready rims, and I think different tires. Other than that no changes from 2021.
Hopefully alot
Trek web says tyres are bontrager not maxxis
It also says specifications will change without notice*
I don’t understand how companies are still selling disc brake bikes with QR skewers in 2021! Especially MTBs! I love the look of the Marlin but thru axles should be on this bike!
I don't understand how a rider would benefit with thru-axles in this category of riding.
@@Jamesthebikeguy for one they won’t get any disc rub, two the bike would be capable of much heavier trail use, and three it would have up to date technology which road, cx and gravel have already adopted for the last few years. Even the $2000 xcaliber 9 only has boost 141 QR! Trek are way behind the times. I wouldn’t even consider a bike like that without thru axles.
@@BikeLife154 cool story bro
@@MatthewAdamAda thanks bro!
it's the weight (11.90 kg.) correct or not ?
No
Can I fit a 140mm fork on this bike?
yes, but dont. 120mm max.
Is the Marlin 7 worth the extra $$$ over the Marlin 6??
The Marlin 7 has a ton of solid upgrades over the six
no
being like the second of their top model..its not tapered?
Second highest of a entry-level bike
Jamesthebikeguy yes…entry level..i wonder why they dont give it a tapered one tho
@@davao0506 $$$
Chris yeah $$$..i have a vitus i think same price with tapered headtube and airfork shimano drivetrain
How tall are you? Do you think M/L is too big for a 5’7 frame
Too big. Get a Medium unless you are still growing
Good call, I picked up a size Medium yesterday and I am loving it so far. Took a short 10mi ride and it was great. The M7 is definitely a step up from my 2017 M5.
@@CAllen-uw7hc thank god you went M lol
How Much ..??
Check with your local bike shop
I bought the new model 2022 after my 2018 marlin 7 was stolen. (it took 8 months to arrive) If all you do is ride trail with the new bike I guess you might not need the extra gears on the front... BUT... if you want to go any faster on a paved surface your out of luck. 15, maybe 16 mph max, as you just cant peddle any faster because of the gear ratio. I brought mine back to the shop and I'm having the front gears installed. I might replace the peddles (cheap plastic) and the seat (pretty small) Other than that it rides really nice. But I really miss the other model, it was (for me) perfect right out of the box. My opinion is the just Trek went cheap taking the front gears off.
false, ive gotten to 20-21 mph many times.
26.24 pounds with pedals : ) nice I think they filled the tires up with helium before they let you review LOL
Yeah that's why I put that disclaimer in. I don't quite believe the weight on the scale.
what is better this or giant talon 1 ???
The one you like more