6 months later - How's the 2021 Trek Marlin 5?
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Zach really puts his bike through the paces! This is a 6 month review of his 2021 Trek Marlin 5. Mountain biking was new to us when we purchased this bike and it's become a big part of our lives. We have all progressed so much in a short amount of time and our bikes are getting a lot of use (and abuse).
0:00 Intro
1:08 What's been working?
1:40 What's been upgraded?
2:48 What's not working out?
3:49 Would I buy this again?
4:48 Bonus clips
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How’s everyone else’s Trek Marlin 5’s holding up?
Our 2018 Marlin 4 is still going strong, BUT it is currently owned by our youngest who is not very aggressive.
Just got mine it’s scratched and the gear is scuffed lmao
@@fireball8354 oh no!
my 2017 one has lasted me until now an absolute tank of a bike that is, although I'm now upgrading to a Trek Roscoe 8 as I've outgrown my marlin 5.
@@virtualturtle8674 nice, that’ll be a sweet upgrade, enjoy!
Great feedback! I have a Trek 820 that I've had for more than 20 years and have had zero issues, but...it's more than time to upgrade! Appreciate it.
Awesome! Enjoy the new bike once you get it!
Outstanding long term review on this bike, thank you for putting it together. My daughter is needing a newer/better bike as well.
Great production quality for only 1.15k subs! I can see you being very similar to Trail Features in videos, which I like. Keep on giving us these kinds of videos, and you will be known worldwide in no time.
Thank you! Really appreciate that! :)
Much appreciated I love this video it gave me a general idea of what my stock marlin 5 2021 is capable of and what adjustments I need to do 💯🙌🤘
Oh awesome! Hope you're enjoying the bike!
I tore up my crank fairly quickly, but I'm around 180lbs. I upgraded to a Box 3 1X9 and I love it. Also upgraded wheels so I could run 2.4 tubeless and put some good trail tires on it. Replaced the front fork with a cheap air fork. It's served me well. I've since bought a Polygon Siskiu T7 and made the Marlin my cross country bike.
Oh wow nice!
Did you have to change rims for 2.4 tires?
@@strayedarticle2838 no. But I did when I was ready to go tubeless.
Nice video, man! Take care !
Great informational video! The marlin is a great platform to upgrade as you go along. I have a rockhopper which is a similar frame. I've upgraded as I've found the limits of each part. I have added a tapered 120mm air fork, converted to a 1X11 drive train and even switched over to tubeless. All of these upgrades are super easy and I am still below the price point of a higher tier bike like the Roscoe
The marlin is actually not good for upgrading
It doesn't allow tapered forks, if you want to upgrade drivetrain the highest you can go is Sram nx or you need to buy a new wheelset
I bought the marlin 8, it's pretty much as upgraded as you can go
@@getstrongby4038 he just said he put a tapered suspension on it so it must be possible
Hey bro. With such video, u deserve more subscribers. Love yr video and planning to get marlin 5 for my wife and of course I can use it too... a new subscriber all the way from Singapore 😀😀
Awesome to connect with people around the world! Hope you two enjoy the bike :)
Thanks bud for this information. My fiancé and are looking into getting new Trek bikes tomorrow… and I was looking into this specific model. I’m around 205 lbs so hopefully it holds up well. Great vid 👍
Awesome! I’m sure you’ll be happy with it, enjoy!
Your kid Zack is a beast!
Thanks, it is fun to watch him progress!
I did like this video. I liked it a lot. I'm a serious biker but on a noob budget so I can't make a mistake again. Your review really helped me. Your editing was clean and the footage was inspiring. Subbed if only for mose footage of everyone going ham on the trails.
Awesome choice on the OneUp composites - we're running them on all our MTB and fat bikes 👍
All the cool kids have them ;)
Great review.
Thank you!
Your content is very good for a channel with 700 subscribers you deserve 1000s of subscribers
Thanks! Really appreciate that :)
Just gone out and got one brilliant for what I am going to use it for
nice ! your son is very talented !! wish I can get some air like that ! lol
Good to know the xr4 tires will clear the rear. I've been wanting to upgrade tires on my marlin 5 but wasn't sure 2.4 xr4 would clear it
I've learned a lot about how well the bike suits Zack. Now i just need to be Zack.
THE MOST CLEAN REVIEW
Thank you 😃
I bought my 2022 Red marlin5 just now
@@buulam .. Became a fan of Zack
PERFECT video. literally got mine yesterday morning love it... but every con you mentioned in this video I agree with. also going to upgrade the speed to 27 speed because 21 feels to light haha
Cool upgrade! Enjoy!
I got a marlin 6 2022 this year and i love this bike! But ... yeah im start to upgrade some parts and damn i love this bike more and more. I instal a dropper post, new grip, new tire 2.4 dhr2, and a found a used sr suntour epixon air 120mm. One big upgrade for me when i buy it its a shorter stem, easyer to bonny up and jump. Now with de longer forks, short stem and riser bar im feel like im on my dirt jumper bike lol. Great video man!
Thanks! And nice upgrades!
Great video. Subscribed! From White Rock.
Oh right on! 👋
I’m 5,2 and have a ML sized marlin 5 it surprisingly fits
Well that’s interesting!
Awesome vid! I might have seen your son riding! He’s good!
Oh awesome! Yeah, he’s been doing amazing!
Your son has really pushed the bike to its limits. Would be great to see an alternative view on your other son’s bike.
Cool - Ben goes on the same trails but takes it a bit easier :)
3:33 Pro tip: Cut an old innertube along it's length so you have a couple of feet long length of rubber and wrap the chainstay and secure with a couple of zip ties.
Ended up doing that after a few earlier comments - works great - thanks!
a little late but a recommendation for his bike is to put a old innertube on the chain stay and tape the two sides with electrical tape becasue it will dampen the noise and it looks super nice. I also did it on my trek remedy even though the chain protector is fine so yea. Love the channel and vid
it also lasts quite a long time
Thanks, ya someone did suggest that and it's been helping a lot! :)
Great review, thank you! What was Zack’s height when you made this video? I’m currently trying to decide on a Roscoe 24 or a Marlin 5 for my 9 yo who is 4’7” (140 cm).
Hi , think the Marlins are good bikes ,but obviously your Son has absolutely hammered the bike ,he needs an indestructable bike ,full suspension trail,cross country,mountain all in bike
For sure - he's upgraded since this video :D
Dude! Your son looks like a little shredder. My question: can you keep up with him? 😁
Haha no, I let him lead and he is good about waiting for me lol I will live vicariously through him
I love my 2021 marlin 5. Definitely the fastest mountain bike
I ended up getting my son the giant talon. Swapped the pedals and the grip. Drive train will be the next thing along with a fork. The chain slap is obnoxious though the little dudes don’t pay attention lol.
Nice! Which drivetrain you going for?
take 2 links out the chain bro. sorts that slap right out
I have a marlin 5 and had to replace the rear wheel the entire drive chain after one year of riding in the Ct forests. I have ordered a Marlin 8 should be here next March 2022 !
That's unfortunate about the issues!
@@buulam well I rode a least 3 to 4 hours 4 times a week from Nov to May!
Nice video! Curious, what did you end up doing with your Trek Roscoe 7? I just picked one up yesterday and I'm looking at adding tubeless since it's TR - Just need valves and sealant.
I sold the Roscoe to a friend, they're still hard to come by here so it sold pretty quick! Good call on the tubeless, are you going to do it yourself?
@@buulam Yeah I ordered some 60mm muc-off stems (Hope they're not too long) and some muc-off sealant with a syringe kit. Seems easy to do! Curious if the ride quality will change at all.
@@OCNcheffy I guess I didn't really test my Remedy before tubeless but it sure is nicer to run at a lower PSI
I got my girl a Marlin 5 as well and the first thing to go was the front derailleur (we live in Florida) and moved to a Shimano ZEE 1x10 rear derailleur ($65) with a 11-42 cassette. Also removing the forged 3x front cranks and putting on some shimano zee 104 cranks and a raceface 32 sprocket and this things rips!!! last two things to change out will be moving to an air fork in the front and a dropper seat post as she's getting more into jumps. We'll have all this done just in time to buy some full suspension enduro bikes for the mountains of North Carolina since we have a summer home up there as well.
Nice upgrades!
So you buy a bike then replace all parts and it rips lul
@@gdgd5194 I bought a yeti SB6 for $6,000 and still replaced a bunch of parts, it's half the fun of buying something new. If you buy a motorcycle do you not replace the stock exhaust, air filter among other things?
@@saltlifesmoker12 True, that's why it is a common norm that a bike above 500euro does not make sense for most people. The only reasonable upgrade is a carbon bike which reduces weight. That's why I bought one for 660 and feel like I overpaid a bit for trek brand because I also feel like upgrading some parts :D
i also got new 2022 marlin 6 with 1x10 and your right the fork is only issue 100mm travel is not enough for trail but can still do it barely… i also upgraded into NPW dropper post with fox lever and so far its not bad thou… just orange 🍊 color much probably nice if it has lighter color
Nice upgrade with the dropper!
Must be nice being a kid in 2022 and having a dad spend $700 on them for a bike x 2. When I was a kid I was lucky to get a Kmart fake BMX and then a toys r us/kmart no name mtb w/ 24" tires with hub covers and no shocks (in the late 80s early 90s they werent a thing)
Thing was I ran that thing on jumps in the woods and all over town and was non the wiser that better bikes existed. When I had kids they got the same kinda thing. As kids tend to jot take care of stuff, especially if it's not earned.
Regardless of my musing about kids getting top of the line today, at least we see the bike held up so thanks for the video. Looking between this and a dual sport 2 and can't decide.
More videos like this, please :-)
Will do one on my Remedy 8 hopefully soon :)
Nice!
Thanks!
Part of the fun is upgradiing parts & noticing performance gains. Put some Lizard Skins on that chainstay. I would definitely upgrage the fork & drivetrain. Your son rips, hope he gets a really nice bike when he gets older.
He’s onto a Trek Slash now 😃
Getting it. I'm so eager. been so stupid buying a 250eu bike . Go for something decent on 500 range 250eu for a 29 was to cheap and now I'm paying . Switching to marlin 5 getting it today : ). No more broken parts I hope so
This video is about Zach
I was gonna get this but I was gonna have to wait til this summer. I ended up getting the schwinn moab 3. Works for what I need does what it needs to successfully.
Cool! Whatever gets you out on the trails is best!
@@buulam absolutely man. I wanted the marlin but demand was so high. Problem was the treks near me once in a while had shipments with a few assorted bikes but they were always always bought before it was out of the box. I’d stock up on some extra bike parts cause if a new round of lockdowns happens parts will be in short supply. Especially gas prices too
@@hollowedentity7097 ah ya, they’re taking preorders around here now. They didn’t seem to have a good system for that before
@@buulam nope lol not at all. Definitely not a way to secure a purchase. I found the Moab on Amazon for 650 for the small frame. It’s 770 on their main website for all frame sizes. The only thing it truly needs is a one by drive and tubeless and it’s golden. I haven’t had any problems with it yet. I had to adjust the front derailer slightly. I wanted the marlin 5-7 and I’m still considering it when it’s more readily available near me. More of a backroad commuter but for the first time on a mountain bike in 15 years. It’s incredible how light these bikes are. I miss my surron had to sell that but from that got me the mtb
@@hollowedentity7097 ya todays bikes are so light, I have an old Norco hardtail and it's probably heavier than an e-bike!
He's more brave then my 60 yr old self. I'd love to try that but the landings might wake uo ol Airborne knees 😂🤣😅. Thank y'all for a very good review
I ride a full suspension now mainly to preserve my knees haha
good vid i love my marlin
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I'm thinking of buying one mainly for the daily commute and a few trails at the weekend. I'm guessing the double ring set up is better for this than a single?
Given the commute, I would agree 🙂
I’m trying to get a bike in the same price range as the Marlin 5, in fact I do want the Marlin 5. But I was wondering if you recommend any other bikes in that price range? I will mainly use it for trails(which are mainly rough asphalt)I have some experience with these but so far my latest bike was just a bust and so I want something a lot more sturdy.
In the price range, you might want to also check out Giant Talon?
He probably bent or stretched the chain because he might’ve had it in the highest gear in the back and lowest in the front or vice versa for too long. It just puts a lot of tension on the chain
I think men and your son ride similarly so do you think it would be a good idea to get a marlin 6 or would it be no different you think?
We have same bike. I did a complete swap on drive train to SRAM NX 1x12 for $400. Worth the upgrade compared to another thousand for Roscoe
Nice upgrade!!
I am 5'7 with an inseam 75 cm. What size should fit me best? I checked the trek size guide , for my height it's the size M, but for my inseam it suggested the size S. Please suggest.
I would probably go by the inseam but standing over is just one way to size so if possible, it's worth checking out in person.
Liking the videos! Keep it up! Subbed ! I got a Scott scale 970 secondhand so maybe you can get a nice build for less ( since kids are still growing )
Nice! Thanks for subbing. Haven't been uploading so much lately but hope to get back to it soon enough
grea vid
Thanks! I appreciate it!!
I’ve upgraded my Gt aggressor pro to a 1x it only costed me $150 for a crankset and a derailer shifter chain cassette with a 12-46 tooth range
Oh nice! Which set did you get?
@@buulam microshift acolyte
Hey great video, can I ask how tall zack is because I’m trying to find the right bike size for me
Thanks! He's about 5'5 at this point
@@buulam thanks 👍
Does Trek DS 4 really make sense to its name, coz the handlebar on it is too short n I believe for trails , longer ones provide better handling efficiency!?..So if choosing between Trek Marlin 7 n Trek DS 4, which one would you pick up Lam?
I haven’t looked into the Dual Sport but as we are mostly just riding trails, I would be sticking with the Marlin personally :)
I just got one im 6 ft 6inches 144 kilos, got the xxl cause im so big. Yeh its good for me man i mostly ride footpaths, down some steps lil bit of dirt. But nothing major like what you guys are doing with jumps and through mud and bush. I wouldn’t recommend this model for that. I would get the roscoe like you said or even the xcaliber. But for my budget $800 aud with stand and bottle cage it works perfectly.
Awesome that you’re getting out there with it! Budget was key for us too. My son is getting close to the age where he can get a job and earn his own money though :)
@@buulam great! Yeh they are not cheap!
Ah cool I'm 130kg and was worried about maxing the weight limit. Has the bike held up OK so far mate?
@@ReaLzEdits yeh not too bad, chain shakes a fair bit when i go down stairs, which i expect for this price. Also the pedal ate through the threads and fell off on left side. Took it back today had it replaced free of charge. Dont think its made for a fulltime off-road. Maybe half flatroad and half off. But for my size and weight does the job. Gotta put the seat up a fair bit so legs are fully extended. Cant adjust handle bars up so its higher than seat. So my back gets tight. So if u do get it ask the shop if they can put handle bars up a bit higher, u may need to purchase a different neck.
I was wondering, when you upgraded the tires, you went from a 2.20in tire to 2.40in, so considering what I believe are 20mm inner width rims, how are the tires holding up? I've been wanting to upgraded to bigger tires on my bike but I have 22mm inner width rims, so I'm scared to go bigger than the stock 2.25 Ardents it came with.
These seem ok right now but that's a good point and something I was a bit worried about at first. They're holding up to a lot of abuse, though!
@@buulam Got it, Thanks for the response, and after hearing that they are holding up well, I think I'll pull the trigger on going to wider tires, although probably just a 2.3 and not all the way to 2.4, I'll update how it goes here.
@@tejas1 we had to replace the 2.4 in the rear with a 2.3 actually because it was rubbing the front derailleur
@@buulam Oh ok, I don't think I will have an issue with space, and mine is a Giant Talon 2 which is already a 1x so I think it will be fine in terms of space. Thanks for letting me know though!
Thia was very helpful. Unfortunatley, a 1x drivetrain would be enough for me. I've tried them and there isn't enough range. Also, having 2x gives me a "bail out' option when I get in trouble on climbs.
Doesnt the new Marlin 6 Line-up have a 1x drive? I might be mistaken bit im sure they upgraded it in thisyears model
The 2022 Marlin 6 is 1x now, yes
Shall I get this for 500-600 or what is should I aim for . I guess this is the best for my budget
GREAT VIDEO!! So which bike you think will be good for your son, that is under $ 1k
Probably a Roscoe 6 would have been better :)
i brought trek marlin 5 2021 SMALL (the curved frame) in july 2021 online. when i received the bike, i was disappointed because i think it was not the right size for me since my height is 5'6". my question is.. can i swap my small 27.5 frame to a 29er instead? will it fit in my bike if i change it?
The fork probably needs to be switched for longer travel and the wheels as well so probably not worth it in my opinion. Cheaper to sell and re-buy the right size.
@@buulam thank you
Which one is better the trek marlin 4 gen 2 or the cannondale trail 8
I've been wanting to get an entry level bike, and all signs are pointing to me getting a Marlin 5 Gen 2. I am not going to be riding in rough terrain. I will be using it a couple of times per week at most, so at this point I don't want to invest anymore than what the Marlin goes for.
You should see the new trek marlin 6 2022 it has a 1x 10 drivetrain and hydraulic lockout for those steep climbs.
Also trek has a warranty that any damage to the frame I think they will fix it for free also if you have a problem with the drive train TREK will fix it.
And they always say! If you break one part you replace it with a better higher quality one!
Finally all the frames in the trek marlin line up are the same so you can build on from the frame.
Yes, that Marlin 6 is really nice!
I'm only using my Marlin 5 as a city bike and traditional bike paths (not off road). Question: I'm 6-feet tall and currently riding a Large but I've recently stood over an "XL" and it feels like a good. Is there a huge difference for my height? Thoughts? Good to hear your report! I have a son Zach too! I get it!😬
Awesome that you have a Zach too :) XL may be good at that height. If the arm to handlebar length/angle feels good too. My body seems disproportionate, short legs compared to torso haha
I'm 6'1 and ride a XXL but my biomechanics may be diff than yours
Is there much room in the back and front for the xr4 29 2.4? Was looking at getting them tyres but just not too sure yet
Front is totally fine. The rear JUST fits. I show a short clip of it in the video but it just clears the front derailleur by a few hairs when its on the lowest gear.
Okay thanks I will order them then and keep it in the middle ring
I bought mine month ago, now ordered second for my wife - will come in 1,5 months. Decide quickly as there seems to be a global availability problem coming!
@@krissnt I already have mine just looking to change the tyres
I’d say go for a 2.3 in the rear, I had to take my 2.4 off because it had completely worn the paint and some metal in both sides of the inside of the chainstays and my mechanic suggested changing it. Have a 2.4 dhf and a 2.3 dhr 2 on my marlin and couldn’t recommend them more
Ive just bought one today and im not sure about the forks bottoming out even over semi rough.....might exchange it.
Ah really
Hi I'm just over 5 foot 10 and looking at buying this bike. Don't know whether to get a m/l or a large. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
I'd say M/L for 5'10
if i want to get a bike mainly for weight loss which one is better? Talon 4/3 or a Marlin 5 ?
Any of those would work. A few years ago I was going through a weight loss journey and it just came down to consistency. So whatever bike you get, as long as you're on it, raising your heart rate and doing it 3-5 times a week if that's your primary means of exercise, then you'll get the results you want. But more importantly, eating the right foods and at the right amounts is even more important. Exercise is immediately cancelled out by eating bad foods. And even if you're eating good foods, if you eat too much of it, you're still not going to be at the caloric deficit you need. Hope you don't mind my 2 cents :)
Question: I’ve always been a roadie guy but when a friend showed an interest in cycling I suggested a Marlin 5. Was I wrong or should I have suggested the FX 2 style?
I would imagine FX2 might be a bit more suitable to be able to road ride with you? Marlin would lean more towards some light trail in my opinion.
Dual Sport falls right in between.
I have this bike and I’m probably putting dirt jumps in the backyard can I use it for this it’s a pump track with some large jumps
Oh nice!
Bro is it good for long ride like 60/70 km?
You could, yes 👍
I bought this bike for my daughter and myself, to go around the neighborhood on the road. We are not using the bike in the trails yet. These bikes are just 2 days old. I am debating whether to stick with these bikes or should I change to Cannondale Quick CX2 bike. Any advise is appreciated. Thank you
I think you'll be quite happy with the Marlin 5's. My oldest son has proven them to be quite durable :) Happy riding!
@@buulam Thank you very much. Aprpeciated
Where did you buy them?
Just bought this bike 10 min ago now I'm bummed thinking it's gonna break or something quickly lmao. But I can't justify a 3.5k slash bike when I'm just getting into riding as well I'm 6'1 205 on a trek marlin 5 2023 XXL
Just don't put it through what my son does and you'll be just fine haha. Enjoy the bike!!
It's been almost 6 months since I booked the bike(In India) got a call a week ago that the delivery would be further delayed by 8 -10 months. I have lost my interest.
Oh no! That is so long! That is awful :(
@@buulam yup the worst part is they are not refunding the amount either.
@@KaravaliPeople what! that is not cool...
do a review on the marlin 6
Possibly at some point!
Please review merida bikes please sir
Just left the bike shop and the Marlin 5 was priced at $599.99. Question for you, can you tell me why the 5 has two different tire sizes, the front is 2.20 and the rear is 2.05.
Not sure to be honest, I asked the bike shop and they were not really sure. My other son’s XS actually has 2.2 front and back. But Zach’s M had the two different sizes.
@@buulam thanks, my Trek Mamba has the 2.20 front and rear.
Sounds to me like the Marlin 5 was the perfect bike for Zack, at the time. He is just developing beyond that bike....
He's moved onto the Trek Slash :D
Hi my height is 5.7ft what frame size will fit me M or ML?
You’d want an M
im so interested with these bike, I want to buy one but its all out of stocks . any recommendation for a legit online bike sellers here in Canada? I live here in AB
For Trek, I think their website is most reliable as they seem to plug all their retail shops inventory into it. And if you speak to the shops, I believe they now have pre-order systems. I don't know if I've actually seen Trek bikes sold outside of that?
I bought a 2018 Marlin 5 off OfferUp (US). Online shopping is great as I saved over $200 off buying a new one, which makes it a much better upgrade candidate since I have a $200 credit, essentially.
Is it good for jumping?
It gets by, Zach can jump it :)
Im about 5’9... what size should i get? And wheel size?
That’d be a medium. And that would be 29” wheels on this bike
@@buulam thank you so much!
Just subbed! Great video. Guys like myself trying to get into biking myself. Only because I’m being told different things could anyone help me? I’m 6 foot 6 and 332lbs. According to Treks site it states upto a 35” inseam should be a XL. But I’m only a 32” inseam as I’m mostly torso. And I see the XXL size is for 36” and above inseams. The store said I should definitely go with a XXL frame. And on the site for the 2022 it says the tires are 2.2” wide but the store said it’s a 2.4”. This is a Marlin 6 red to black fade by the way. Oh and lastly can the handlebars on the 2022 Trek bikes be raised at all? Any HELP would be MUCH appreciated guys. Thank u
Interesting on the sizing. I think part of the geometry will come down to the distance from seat to handlebars and your torso length so that you're not too hunched over, or too upright. Not sure on the discrepancy with the tire width. And I don't think you can raise the handlebars per se but you could buy aftermarket handlebars that have a rise to them. Enjoy the bike!
@@buulam would you know what brand or kind of aftermarket handlebars would have a higher height bud? And if so could you make a few or put up some links? I appreciate your help in this matter. This Canadian appreciates the info.
@@Scott-cy6zv Might want to check out Raceface or OneUp. I'd suggest checking with a local bike shop, though, just to make sure on fit and what not. I don't really have experience with them.
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My xc bike has taken be down blacks. You just can't go as fast as full suspension
Is a Marlin 7 better?
Yeah, that'll have nicer and more ideal components for trail riding
How old is Zack... and is he currently teaching students?
He's 12 and he's too busy dragging his old man behind him down the trails to be teaching others lol
how's the bike on gravel???
It does quite well on gravel
I would upgrade him to the Giant Talon 1
Or marlin 7
@@baileyweis1687 Yes, great bikes! He can save up on his own now :D
Just bought my 13 year old daughter this.
Nice! That'll be fun times
Get him the 7
Whatever he gets next, he can buy 😂
Clanking cables I side the internal cabling housing is the only annoyance I get with my fully upgraded Marlin 5.
@@frankp3106 Nice, what upgrades did you do?
Giant talent 2
Cool video! Don't dont often get a look at these run of the mill sub $1000 bikes. Instasub
Appreciate it! I find the category fascinating since we only got into mountain biking rather recently.
@@buulam yeah it's such a widely applicable category, I buy and sell alot in the used market and it's interesting to see what $800 can get you for a new bike as opposed to an outdated used bike that fits the budget.
@@WalkerBikes Oh, I imagine the used market is very active
My local bike shops want $719+ for this bike now… seems ridiculous like everything else these days.
Oh yikes!
can a 5'4" ride a medium-sized marlin?
Ya, they cut down the seat post for my son but he fits and is about that height when he first got the bike. Maybe 5'6 or so now
@@buulam how about the standover clearance? is ur son's inseam enough has enough clearance from the top tube?
@@markuuussssss9526 ya he was able to clear it when he first got it
@@buulam im wondering if a medium would fit me.. i only have 70cm inseam
Wow, unbelievable how damaged the chainstay is from that chain slap in a relatively short period of time
It's taken a beating for sure! My other son doesn't ride as aggressive and his bike has been totally fine.
@@buulam Yeah seems to be the case. I’m actually glad I stayed away from the Marlin for this reason (and the drivetrain). I would definitely have had the same problem, and not that it’s going to destroy the bike but it just shows that it isn’t designed to be used so aggressively.
Great review btw, super concise and more informative than a lot of “first impressions” type of videos!
@@mcbrian Thanks!