The fork was a 1 1/8, not tapered. I did at a later point install a tapered fork (see the other upgrade video). To install a tapered fork you would need to change the headset but that’s an easy task providing you have the right tools for the job. Have fun doing your upgrades! 😊
Thank you so much! And yes I agree. It felt a bit sad having to drill a little hole into the frame to fit an internal dropper post. But I did it eventually. Check my other video. There my bike has an internally routed One Up dropper. Just a shame I lost warranty on the frame. But the dropper was more important. 😁👍
I'm going to replace my Marlin 6 crankset with suport on SHIMANO FC-M5100 deore, as you know, prowheel is originally installed- 1x10. Did you have a problem with the chainline after the replacement? I want to stay with the original 10 speed cassette
No problem at all. I assume you already have a hollowtech bottom bracket. These have the right amount of spacers installed for non boost so in theory there should not be an issue with the chain line. Not with the chainring that comes with the crankset. When I installed my one up oval chainring I had to use some spacers between chainring and crank but they came in the package. 😊
Could you have used the internal cable route for the front derailleur for the dropper? I’ve seen other videos where someone had done this. Would be much tidier.
Thanks for watching! :) It’s what I did here. Part of the cable goes through the frame where the front derailleur cable once was. I wasn’t too happy with the result though as you can’t get around having the rest of the cable behind your seat tube. In my second video you can see I decided to get a 150 mm internal dropper instead. :)
I believe your rim’s are too skinny for trying to make them tubeless, this is probably why it didn’t work properly without leaking 🤷♂️ Very few entry level mountain bike’s come with tubeless ready rims or tires. Nice build regardless👍🏻 the above is not a negative comment either, just sharing knowledge I have found on my own travel’s 😊
Thanks! These are not the original rims. These are Kovee TLR (tubeless) rims I bought as an upgrade as the original Bontrager Connection rims didn’t work so well tubeless as they weren’t intended for it. No problems since. These Kovee rims are great though and like I said tubeless ready. 😊
Thank you! 😊 Yes it will fit. I tested specialized 2.3 and 2.35 tires and there was space left. Now I have a bontrager xr3 2.4 and there’s still some space. :)
At this stage the bike had Bontrager Kovee Wheels. The hubs are standard to this particular wheel with quick release. I can check for you but it’s standard to this particular wheel. :)
Totally understand. The Marlin in its original state isn’t that awesome but it has potential. Personally I like both full suspension and hardtails for different rides. I hope you enjoy your new full suspension bike. What did you get? 😊
@@sabrinalovesbikes It is a Mexican brand name, Belfort balam silver, some $1700 USD a cheap bike but, can make some upgrades to get a better rides, originally has a rock shox 35 susp 160 mm and a shock x-fusion 160 mm, shimano deore transmision 1x10, I all ready replace pedals, manillar grips, tubeless tires maxxis ardent and a future upgrades a dropper, mud guards and shimano brakes M6100.
I owned an X-Caliber 9 2020 not so long ago. It was a good bike but this one here performs much better. I’m still messing around with it but it’s so much fun doing things the way you like. I don’t see it as a Marlin anymore. Apart from the frame there is nothing Marlin on this bike. :)
According to the spec sheet I just found it’s 51 mm offset with a current travel of 100 mm. The fork that came with this bike was a simple fork, so not sure there about the offset. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes I was looking at the same Rockshock suspension as an upgrade, but I can only find 51mm offset whereas my 2022 Marlin 5 has a 46mm offset. I heard mixed reviews when increasing the suspension offset. Have you noticed any difference in handling with this new fork?
@@fluek66 There was even a Marlin 7 womens model in 2020 in that color. I used to own one for a few months. I really missed it. That’s why I got this Marlin 6 WSD. Beautiful colour. :)
Not this model (2021 WSD) women. It came with a 2x8 and a terrible rear derailleur without a clutch. The chain slap was terrible. The newer models have 1x10 Shimano but they are also more expensive. Another thing is that the newer models still have a square tapered bottom bracket. I installed a hollowtech 2 bb and the fitting Shimano 5100 crankset. It’s a lot smoother. 😊 Here is how my bike was when I bought it: www.trekbikes.com/se/sv_SE/cyklar/mountainbikecyklar/mountainbike-cross-country/marlin/marlin-6-womens/p/28788/
The fork was a 1 1/8, not tapered. I did at a later point install a tapered fork (see the other upgrade video). To install a tapered fork you would need to change the headset but that’s an easy task providing you have the right tools for the job. Have fun doing your upgrades! 😊
Very interesting. Love the color of the frame & pedals.
Thank you :)
Good video bro
I have the same bike. I can say the best thing about this bike is the endless amount of upgrades you can do. The stock components are so poor 🤣
@@Eroldlite true 😁
fantastic bike upgrade!
Thank you! 😊
Nice job Sabrina! 👍
Thank you! :)
Отлично получилось! Классный вел!😃👍🥳
Thank you 😊
@@sabrinalovesbikes 🤗
Great bike check!
Thank you! 😃
Aye we have the same colour bike :D
Nice upgrades looks awesome
Thanks :)
Gracias!!!
I love the colour of your bike, very good upgrades to a very capable bike. I am surprised there is not a full internal dropper post routing.
Thank you so much! And yes I agree. It felt a bit sad having to drill a little hole into the frame to fit an internal dropper post. But I did it eventually. Check my other video. There my bike has an internally routed One Up dropper. Just a shame I lost warranty on the frame. But the dropper was more important. 😁👍
@@sabrinalovesbikeshaha agreed, dropper is so functionally important, you made the right call haha. I'll check the other vids out!
Wonderful!!!
Is this quick release or axle thru in front?
I'm going to replace my Marlin 6 crankset with suport on SHIMANO FC-M5100 deore, as you know, prowheel is originally installed- 1x10. Did you have a problem with the chainline after the replacement? I want to stay with the original 10 speed cassette
No problem at all. I assume you already have a hollowtech bottom bracket. These have the right amount of spacers installed for non boost so in theory there should not be an issue with the chain line. Not with the chainring that comes with the crankset. When I installed my one up oval chainring I had to use some spacers between chainring and crank but they came in the package. 😊
Bought this bike and didn’t know it was a girls bike until after I bought it ,same color, kept it
Glad you decided to keep it. It’s a really nice bike. Enjoy! 😊
Could you have used the internal cable route for the front derailleur for the dropper? I’ve seen other videos where someone had done this. Would be much tidier.
Thanks for watching! :) It’s what I did here. Part of the cable goes through the frame where the front derailleur cable once was. I wasn’t too happy with the result though as you can’t get around having the rest of the cable behind your seat tube. In my second video you can see I decided to get a 150 mm internal dropper instead. :)
I believe your rim’s are too skinny for trying to make them tubeless, this is probably why it didn’t work properly without leaking 🤷♂️
Very few entry level mountain bike’s come with tubeless ready rims or tires.
Nice build regardless👍🏻 the above is not a negative comment either, just sharing knowledge I have found on my own travel’s 😊
Thanks! These are not the original rims. These are Kovee TLR (tubeless) rims I bought as an upgrade as the original Bontrager Connection rims didn’t work so well tubeless as they weren’t intended for it. No problems since. These Kovee rims are great though and like I said tubeless ready. 😊
NIce upgrades. What is the name of the maker for your rear QR skewer and seat post clamp? Thank you
The QR skewer on the back is a DT Swiss and the seat post clamp came as part of an anti-theft set from XLC. It can be locked so it’s great. ☺️
@@sabrinalovesbikes I will check it out.
Thanks
Nice :)
Great build! You think it's possible to fit 2.35 tire on the back?
Thank you! 😊 Yes it will fit. I tested specialized 2.3 and 2.35 tires and there was space left. Now I have a bontrager xr3 2.4 and there’s still some space. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes Perfect! Thank you 👍
@@hajnus16 You’re welcome! 😊
Hello, I have a marlin 6 gen 2 and trying to upgrade my bike and is the fork tapered and if it is what it easy to mount ?
Hi! What are the dimensions of the dropper post? I’ve seen a previous video where they recommended 31.6
That’s correct. 31.6 fits a Marlin. :)
hi, can you write me exactly what hub you have on the front
At this stage the bike had Bontrager Kovee Wheels. The hubs are standard to this particular wheel with quick release. I can check for you but it’s standard to this particular wheel. :)
Should have sold it and got a roscoe. Would have cost more to upgrade than bying a new bike or the right one first off
Totally correct but it was fun to do the upgrades. Learned a lot in the process. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes nice work keep up thr great videos
@@brabbit3873 thank you 😀👍
I sold very cheap my 2022 marlin 5, ´cause I bought a doble suspension bike, I have to loose money to understand hard tails is not for me.
Totally understand. The Marlin in its original state isn’t that awesome but it has potential. Personally I like both full suspension and hardtails for different rides. I hope you enjoy your new full suspension bike. What did you get? 😊
@@sabrinalovesbikes It is a Mexican brand name, Belfort balam silver, some $1700 USD a cheap bike but, can make some upgrades to get a better rides, originally has a rock shox 35 susp 160 mm and a shock x-fusion 160 mm, shimano deore transmision 1x10, I all ready replace pedals, manillar grips, tubeless tires maxxis ardent and a future upgrades a dropper, mud guards and shimano brakes M6100.
Make a video on converting to thru axel. Thank you.
I actually haven’t done it. It’s still quick release. But you can get tubeless rims and decent forks for quick release axels. :)
Ah! My bad,😅 carry on.
@@slinky1031 no problem. Glad you asked. :)
Btw; where do you live?
@@slinky1031 Sweden
Wow. It sounds like you own a $1500 marlin.
I owned an X-Caliber 9 2020 not so long ago. It was a good bike but this one here performs much better. I’m still messing around with it but it’s so much fun doing things the way you like. I don’t see it as a Marlin anymore. Apart from the frame there is nothing Marlin on this bike. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes that is awesome. I want to do upgrade on mine.
Hi, what’s the offset you have on this new fork ? Same offset as the previous one ?
According to the spec sheet I just found it’s 51 mm offset with a current travel of 100 mm. The fork that came with this bike was a simple fork, so not sure there about the offset. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes I was looking at the same Rockshock suspension as an upgrade, but I can only find 51mm offset whereas my 2022 Marlin 5 has a 46mm offset.
I heard mixed reviews when increasing the suspension offset. Have you noticed any difference in handling with this new fork?
@@stamantm1 It feels fabulous now and it handles much better. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes that’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.
@@stamantm1 you’re welcome! :)
What do call that color of your marlin 6?
I think Trek called it Miami Green. It’s like turquoise. :)
@@sabrinalovesbikes I have the same Colour but mine is a 2022 Marlin 7. I didnt know they had this colour in the Marlin 6 2021 model too
@@fluek66 There was even a Marlin 7 womens model in 2020 in that color. I used to own one for a few months. I really missed it. That’s why I got this Marlin 6 WSD. Beautiful colour. :)
It doesn't come with a 2x8 It comes with a 1x10 shimano deore
Not this model (2021 WSD) women. It came with a 2x8 and a terrible rear derailleur without a clutch. The chain slap was terrible. The newer models have 1x10 Shimano but they are also more expensive. Another thing is that the newer models still have a square tapered bottom bracket. I installed a hollowtech 2 bb and the fitting Shimano 5100 crankset. It’s a lot smoother. 😊 Here is how my bike was when I bought it:
www.trekbikes.com/se/sv_SE/cyklar/mountainbikecyklar/mountainbike-cross-country/marlin/marlin-6-womens/p/28788/
@@sabrinalovesbikes I thought this was the trek marlin 6 gen 3 oops 🤣
@@275mtb no problem! 😁They don’t really look that different apart from the drive train. 🚲