5 Reasons To NEVER Get Rid of the Trek Marlin 6
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 12. 2022
- In this video I will be talking about reasons to keep the trek Marlin 6
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What can you say, Matty, you're in love with it, and a man should never have to apologize for being in love. I think your best point is having a bike for someone to borrow when they visit, or just someone you know who wants to try to ride but doesn't have a bike. You don't want someone to re-learn how to ride on your Roscoe and scratch it up! In my opinion the only bike someone needs to get rid of is one they don't use. No need to hoard them, but if you ride it, keep it!
Absolutely amazing video! Not everyone is rich enough to afford 5k$ bikes. Let people ride whatever they enjoy with. I hate people when they are looking down upon people when they have budget bike.
My Marlin 7 has been enough. I have upgraded some components but it was actually to replace parts that were holding me back and I couldnât afford anything a little higher end. If I kept it stock itâd be similar to a current Marlin 4. Itâs been nice having an all in one bike that I can ride anywhere.
In janyary I bought a Cube Analog hardtail as my first mtb intended to offroad use. In terms of specs it quite equal with Trek Marlin 7. First it was okay but a bit under year later (of which almost half a year off the bike due to being injured) there is not a lot of original parts left. Frame, crankset and brakes are original and brakes are on to be updated list. Even headset has been replaced to Works Components' 2 degree angle headset which alongside the air fork has been the Best upgrade. Original Rockshox Judy Coil fork was replaced by Recon (which is nearly the Best you can get with quick release axle in 2022 as new). But when arch between lower legs snapped in half it was time to get something more serious to enduro/downhill use and I got YT Capra Core 3 for that use. Still, there is a place in my heart for Cube Analog. How much abuse it has faced and what we have done together. It was my first contact point into sports and link to find amazing crew to ride with. Absolutely the cheapest bike in row (Even 1:10 to some e-bikes) but did its job amazingly. And as it has seen life and abuse there is not high value in money, only emotionally, so why to get rid of it. Too much priceless moments with new friends pushing our own and also our bikes' limits.
Got the Trek 5 Gen2 almost went for the Marlin 6 and quite honest at 56 that's all I need and it's more flexible with it's 2x8 gearing for gravel and asphalt. I'll never need a full SUS for for the trails I intend to ride. Your reasoning is good and I hate bike snobs. I'm more likely to keep a XC bike rather than a full Trail bike I just found out the Marlin 5 is the most popularly sold bike in the country.
I love your channel and I appreciate the fact that you cover many different levels and styles of bikes. While I donât ride a Marlin I think it is still a very capable mountain bike. Keep up the great work đ
Love your videos.
I purchased a Marlin 7 back in August 2022, and till last week I put roughly 2200 miles on it till cracking my seat stay. I rode the marlin on some of the gnarlyest rocky trails in my area and enjoyed every moment with that bike. Luckily Trek has an awsome warrently system, I took the credit from the Marlin and put it towards a Roscoe 7. Now I found myself watching all your videos with the Roscoe đ keep up the great content đ€
Good to know. I bought a Marlin 7 recently Ave have only upgraded the pedals. Def looking at the Roscoe 8 or 9 after Watchung Matty's Videos
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info, looking to get one soon!
I still have my Giant Cadex CFM 2. Stripped down to the frame. Got it in 93 and raced it locally for years. Might refurbish it with modern components just for kicks. This Marlin 6 looks plenty good enough for my rides. Certainly better than my 10-year-old Cannondale 6.
If youâre tired of punctures or want more versatility, get the marlin 8 because itâs tubeless ready.
Yeah, I have a really old 26er Cube LTD from around the 2000s. Has a Rockshox Judy Coil fork and some Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes (the good ones with the horse shoe brake booster). What's cool about the frame is that it even has IS2000 Disk Brake mounts (must have been one of the first frames which came with them) and an A-Headset instead of threaded, so it actuall has quite a bit of upgrade potential. Also it's pretty light, accelerates really well and is just fast and fun. And the best thing - I got it for free. I gotta say - on green and some blue trails it's still faster than my Roscoe 7 and the HS33 are actually more powerful than the Shimano MT200 brakes which came on the Roscoe. Not more powerful than the Magura MT Trail sport which I threw on it, though.
Really like this session. I have a Marlin and got my eyes on the 2023 Roscoe.
Thanks
Great video and info! I regret selling my first bike: 29er Giant Talon 1 w/ airfork.
Nice video Matty. I love the marlin. Closing in on 14k. Very cool
I love my Marlin 8. Itâs a budget bike, but itâs all I need for trail riding. My wife just ordered a Trek Domane for my bday with the same paint scheme as my Marlin, so Iâll have a good road bike and a good trail bike.
Good video. I budgetized my high-end hardtail with a coil fork and Tannus tire liners with tubes to have a lower maintenance bike and I enjoy riding it more even with the slight weight gain to the system. Check out the Tannus tire liners, they mute the vibrations a lot and work awesome.
I think the Rockshox Recon RL is going to be a super upgrade to the 1yr old suntour that came on the M6âŠ. Iâll let yâall know soon.
I got my trek marlin 6 last year for 500 on Black Friday fell in love with it the red and black 1 some scum nicked it 4 months later miss that bike they are such good bikes
Getting a marlin 5 tomz as an upgrade bike
Watching your videos is one reason why I got my Trek Marlin 6. I also just got a roscoe 9. Thanks for all your videos they are great. Ride on bro.
Nice! Thank you for watching I really appreciate it
Bought the exact same bike three weeks ago, as I am getting back into riding. And took out some trails and I love it. And I feel Having hard tale will help build my skill back up. Then Iâll get my full suspension for major trail riding and yes I will be keeping my Marlin 6 In my line up of bikes. Plus I can go for rides with my wife. As she likes to cruise with her cruiser, cause she doesnât trail ride. Awesome vid man.
I got a marlin 6 in 2020 and love it. I use mostly for road riding, the only thing I added were pegs and a kick stand.
My favorite is the Marlin 5. As you know I generally ride in the city and paved trails. I tried other models but I prefer the Marlin 5.
I just started mtbing mid way through 2022 (couldn't get a bike in Aus đ€Ł), I've taken this thing to greens, blues, and even black diamonds.
Itâs great to have a cheap beater hardtail on hand for zipping around the neighborhood & as a loaner bike. Mine sees duty for pulling the baby trailer to the local park (convenient due to the QR rear axle the trailer hitch mounts to) and it keeps wear and tear off my thru-axle full-sus dedicated trail rig.
Just got one for Christmas as my first mountain bike. Been having a lot of fun with it, and thanks for putting out all the videos covering it
I bought an M6 in the spring just before having both knees replaced in the summer. I love it, but unfortunately I now feel all the trail vibrating up my legs when I ride, so it's pretty much FS for me from now on. I'll keep my M6 and use it for rail trails.
Nice vid đđœ
Grazie per il video, ti ho giĂ detto che ho comprato due Trek Marlin 6 una per me una per mia figlia e ci divertiamo molto. Ho fatto anche alcuni percorsi da DH e mi sono divertito un mondo. Quando ho finito ero stanco morto avevo male dovunque ma avevo il sorriso di un bambino. Questo Ăš la Marlin 6 . Ho avuto altre bici sua film che front ma hai ragione con la front pensi alla strada e ai percorsi e ragioni di piĂč sulle traiettorie per non farti male. Con una Full sembra quasi di avere una moto e non hai la stessa sensibilitĂ . đ
Awesome video đ
Thank you I really appreciate you watching!
Bruh I was about to buy a generic rockrider and then came back to your videos and I'm gonna spend a tad more and get me a marlin 6 gen 3. Thanks bro.
Hi Matty, great content as always! I still have my first bike/âbudget bikeâ (2012 Rockhopper Comp). Iâm waiting for my Stumpjumper to come in but the Rockhopper is still solid after all these years. Iâm curious, being in Colorado, have you tried any of the Alchemy bikes?
I havenât but Iâve heard great things about them
I just ordered the Trek Marlin 5 for my 1st MTN bike
Well said
Cool video! We have the exact Marlin 6 & color too. My question is maximum width tire for the front & rear? Please advise. Thank you sir. đ
I have 2.5 front and 2.4 rear
Thanks,,, my only reason is that, i love my Marlin 6..
Can you do a video on 27.5 vs 29 wheel size?
I've just upgraded from my marlin 6 after 3 years of riding it like crazy. It's served me well. I have upgraded to a Roscoe 7 and it's beautiful đ
Nice! Thatâs an excellent upgrade!
@@MattyActive such a different ride. Said I would sell my marlin but, we've had such good times together đ€©
Great vid and woo pig đ
Love your videos. I'm between a Marlin 6 or a Dual Sport 3 Gen 5. Trying to have a bike mainly for road but to get into trail riding and light mountain bike trails. I just fear the Marlin 6 would be a lot slower to commute. What can you say about your experience commuting or just riding for fitness with the Marlin?
Thank you! I would do the dual sport if I was in your position.
@Matty Active thank you. You think the Dual Sport Gen 5 without the suspension fork, now with a Carbon fork can handle a light trail?
Thanks for videos This is one of main reason why i bought a Marlin 8 2 yrs ago as my first mountain bike at 62 yrs old and i love it and am having a blast But looking at upper models ie Roscoe 8 or other brands but this video i choose right But you never know Question - Matty do you feel Roscoe that better than the Marlin?
Yes I would go with a Roscoe right now especially considering how much the marlins cost now. Unless you prefer the XC feel of the Marlin. Roscoe 8 is an amazing bike
Stay strapped
This is great marlin 6 2022 â€
I have the 5
I love it as much as my $4000 Santa Cruz.
I've upgraded the shit out of my 5. It just fits me. It rides the best out of any bike I've ever had. It's a great hardtail xc!
When I jump and hit super techy trails I ride the Santa Cruz.
It's great to have options!
I would never big jump a marlin though... That I would say! đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Hey Matty what wheelset you for marlin
Nice Hog shirt. Did you go to Arkansas ? WPS!
I didnât but I grew up in Arkansas!
Cool! Im from Fort Smith, living in Fayetteville.. Love your videos keep them coming! @@MattyActive
grazie dei consigli che dai , io ho praticato ciclismo su strada con bici da corsa per 10 anni , poi ora sulle strade dove abito io e diventato troppo pericoloso ci sono tante macchine sulla strada , cosi mi sono deciso e ho comprato una marlin 6 , devo dire che stavo per comprare una Specialized Rockhopper 29 , ma poi vedendo alcuni video sul mariln 6 ho deciso per questa .
la MTB e il mio secondo sport ,il primo e il tennis , perĂČ devo dire che mi sto divertendo molto a fare il fuoristrada con la mia marlin in campagna . l'unica cosa che non mi e piaciuto e che sul telaio c'Ăš un etichetta dove vi e scritto che la bicicletta e MADE IN CINA. probabilmente per il mercato italiano vengono prodotte e importate dalla Cina . sono comunque soddisfatto dell'acquisto ,ti volevo chiedere quale marca e modello di gomme montare sulla mia marlin 6 per migliorare la prestazione fuoristrada , le mie ruote sono da 29 grazie mille e buona fortuna ciao DANTE
Thanks. You changed your tires? what size 2.4 ? And what rims ?
2.4 front and 2.3 rear. Still have the stock rims on that came with the bike
Hi Matty! I am looking to buy a Go Pro so that I can film footage while I ride. Do you have any recommendations on which one I should get?
I still use the GoPro hero 8 and love it. I would recommend that one in my opinion especially considering the price
Thank you!
Does it matter what brand for a wheelie bike?
Like different geometry or anything? Thanks.
I used to be good at wheelies in my BMX days, now im in my 40's and want to try again but Im not sure what bike to get, thanks
Not really honestly, itâs more about the rear brake than anything. As long as you have a good rear brake you can learn on any bike
What would you suggest to upgrade the fork to? Mine are ready to go.. I have the same bike TkM6.
I would do a rockshox recon
@@MattyActive thank you
Ditto on owning the Hardtail.
You still have specialized status, Matty. ;)
I have a 2020 marlin 6 29er which I want to convert to a commuter. Any specific suggestions on what to replace
The tires first for sure
@@MattyActive absolutely going with some slicks
Swap the tires for 1.75" and you've instantly got a solid Hybrid city bike.
Marling 6 or a 2012 trek fuel ex7? Which one you recommend or anyone recommends
I would go with the Marlin 6
@@MattyActive bcuz its newer?
Would you buy the Marlin 6 again? I bought it and I have to say I like it very much. It's fun in the field
Yes I would
@@MattyActiveđyou actually did!
is it good for trails
For sure!
What size frame is your trek marlin
M/L
@@MattyActive I'm 5"11 will a large frame b a good size to get
On this trek is there supposed to be a gap between the forks n the frame where the racers are
Just got my first real mtb a few weeks ago for only 499 euros
He said "As you guys know, I have a lot of bikes." How am I supposed to know that? I guess he assumes that people watch his videos a lot? But anyway Center Cycle in Renton, Washington has many, many Trek Marlins as well as Specialized Rockhoppers and over 600 other bikes as well!
Overpriced bike you ride with the fear to broke something expensive to fix and a budget bike you SHRED like crazy because you don't care , the only things matter is having fun on the trail . đ
That's why i like my Roscoe 7 2023 , is capable enough for all type of trails, of course a FS is more confortable but the only place i need comfort is when I'm in bed sleeping đ. I don't sleep with bike hahaha
@@adventure_biker full suspension rules
What about trek marlin 8!?
I rented marlin 4 Bice bike
Sold my marlin 8 and bouhht trek slash 9.8 xt. But should have kept marlin aswell. Such a nice bike
If you had to stick to facts,is there anything which would cause this bike to fail as opposed to something $4000?In other words,can you ride the same exact trails as a $4000 hardtail?I am asking because I met the Marlin 6 yesterday..
I definitely think you can. Might not be as comfortable but definitely doing and I donât think the bike would break
@@MattyActive I am thinking about getting another stem and bar combo,maybe another seat,maybe a drop post..I want to leave the shop with the bike ready so I can ride home.
Hey if you buy the best bike you can afford you don't have to worry about upgrading ever đ
Haha very true
@@MattyActive I hear you though, I got a bike with a lesser version of the rockshox zeb and ever since I've been wondering how the "ultimate" version feels
Im looking at getting a trek marlin 6 or 7 to go along side my ebikes then i don't have to worry about running out of battery đđđ
Ok this bike is a cheap mountain bike but it's still not a cheap bike for the average person.
Definitely not cheap anymore. I got it when it was only $600.
What is the cost now?