I'm 6'6 and just bought this bike in xxl. It's the cheapest but best I could find to fit my height
@chrisforbes
Жыл бұрын
The Dual Sport 3 Gen 5 is so amazing, too. Trek changed it to a straight carbon fork in the front, which may not be appropriate for everyone, but for those of us who don’t need suspension, its really amazing and another incredible “just one bike” option, especially for general commuting or “around town” riding.
@alantucker3014
Жыл бұрын
I was listening , not watching 😂🤣😂
@Southernguitar74
9 ай бұрын
This video is the reason why I just bought a Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 today. I’m looking forward to many miles ahead on this ride. Thanks a bunch
@kaizasoze3954
6 ай бұрын
im tempted but i think its a little heavy at 14.5kg
@ragnarlothrbok001
5 ай бұрын
how is it
@jordanknoll2864
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a Trek Marlin 6 S gen 3 in the olive drab and I've only road it once so far, but it was and is the smoothest bike I've ever rode. Glad I got away from the Walmart specials. I feel like this bike will last me for ever. Awesome!!!
@流浪澳洲
5 ай бұрын
are you still enjoying it ?
@ragnarlothrbok001
5 ай бұрын
is it good now?
@jgonzalez5.0
3 ай бұрын
@@ragnarlothrbok001i had one a few years ago when i got into it as a teen and think i am buy a new gen to get back into it had the last one for a few years 🤟
@komoonkh
Жыл бұрын
Thats an interesting change. They definitely made it more of a mountain bike. It is almost like a roscoe but without the thru-axle. It is much more trail worthy like this.
@hoover2501
Жыл бұрын
I had been riding for years and when I recently had to turn in a broken Superfly full suspension I swapped all of my parts onto a second-generation Marlin. That said I ride that bike on the trails very hard and it would be interesting to see what these changes in this generation. if you're serious about biker and they are blowing out the generation two, go all-in it's a great mountain as well
@kwaktak
Жыл бұрын
I like how you break it down as a true jack of all trades bike as far as features and capabilities go. I’ve enjoyed my 2019 Marlin 7 but have always felt the previous stock configuration was basically a rugged hybrid and that riding trails on it felt sketchy. The upgrades I’ve made are similar to where the Gen 2 Marlin 7 was but I’m really curious about the changes to the geometry. That said, I also like the Roscoe 7 - at least on paper. I think that that would be a better choice for beginner dedicated MTB riders.
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
The Roscoe is one of my favorites.
@Prodiod
Жыл бұрын
I agree on the rugged hybrid thing. Without any upgrades it's sketchy on even light blue trails. I just upgraded from a 2021 marlin 6 (same as 2019 i think) to a roscoe frameset and the difference is huge. The roscoe frame is way less flexible on my local rock rolls, the steeper head angle is more stable and confidence inspiring, and if you get a roscoe as a complete bike the 2.6 tires provide a much more cushy feeling than you'd think. This new marlin is totally fine for beginners and is pretty improved from the last gen. However, it still doesn't have a tapered head tube and lower tiers don't have a dropper which is essential for any trail with elevation.
@kwaktak
Жыл бұрын
@@Prodiod thanks. I should have upgraded 2 years ago instead is doubling the price of the bike on upgrades in addition to the cost of maintenance. I’m on my bike’s third bottom bracket because fine contaminants get in and shred them out from the inside but I don’t think they were meant to be ridden that hard. To be fair, I ride in all four seasons though, from ice and rock salt and slush in northeastern winters to dry and dusty summer heat.
@MsTessG
Жыл бұрын
Was my first MTB. Very good bike but I needed a full suspension for my arthritis.
@DAXimusTT
Жыл бұрын
Just got mine here in France in a matte olive green. It's so sick. Love this bike.
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
How can a bike be sick? It's not alive, right?
@BELIEVEhasNOPLACE-WhreTRUTHis
Жыл бұрын
*Yeah that's a PRETTY SICK COLOUR!!!* 🔥🥵🔥
@DAXimusTT
Жыл бұрын
@@BELIEVEhasNOPLACE-WhreTRUTHis what you got?
@maximelemenn2303
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it matte olive grey ?
@Blunt33bdx
Жыл бұрын
t'a profité de la promo à 720 balles ?
@jameswilson2815
Жыл бұрын
Clean, simple, capable, upgradible. Mahalo. 😎🤙
@reggiesanders1284
Жыл бұрын
James, my man! This is the bike I sought when I bought the Dual Sport 2. I returned it and repurchased the Marlin 5. If what you're reporting is true, it may be perfect for the paved weekend bike trails. I also believe that Trek maybe introducing too many bikes, too soon! By the time the cash-register closes your purchase it's outdated or improved by another model. These are the tire sizes that I wanted on the Dual Sport 2. 🤣
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@pewterngold
8 ай бұрын
Just sold my Marlin 6 (Rage red to black fade). Beautiful bike and nicely equipped from the factory but I just couldn’t get comfortable on it. No matter what adjustments I made…..that long reach can be a pain in the neck supper shoulders. I mean that literally. As far as MTB’s, she’s heavy too and really makes you work to get going.
@repapeti98
4 ай бұрын
I wanted to buy a grey 3rd gen used for 700$ (originally it was 1100$ where I live becasue of the 27% VAT). It Had RockShox forks, the same 1x10 drivetrain, MT200's front and rear, Maxxis tires, it was lovely. They sold it before I could even make an offer.
@minnesotasteve
Жыл бұрын
I'm curious about the XT3 tires. I have a Marlin 7 Gen 2 and swapped the XR3 tires for Continental CrossKings and the bike rides a lot quieter and faster on pavement and still decent on hardpack. Anyway, I also put PNW Range bars on mine for a bit of rise, and it's a really comfortable bike. I just feel confident riding it as an all around. My other bike is an FX3 and that bike scares me if I hit a bit of gravel trail, tires are just too narrow. I also like this slacker geo, feel more confident I'm not going over the handlebars, however it does mean it doesn't turn very tight. I was fine with the Gen 2 geo, but I haven't tried a Gen 3 yet.
@predatorhelios8633
10 ай бұрын
Gen 2 is better for commuting, because it is lighter, faster and has a shorter wheelbase.
@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS
9 ай бұрын
Yup trek is moving the marlin away from its hybrid like status and more towards serious mtbing
@biggwillbeats4384
4 ай бұрын
1:12 I had the 1st Gen GF Marlin 01was bike messenger bike for me. Then I upgraded to GF DS 8.4 I love the hybrid for urban riding charity ride etc. mines is 2015…👀 2023(4) Marlin.
@yabba234
11 ай бұрын
I love the handlebars
@mrjack8849
5 ай бұрын
I wished they offered 26” or 27.5” for all frame sizes. And rim brakes. Smaller wheels make it very flickable. And rim brakes are just easier to maintain in my opinion, but not good for tubeless setups or muddy riding.
@keosoutdooradventures
Жыл бұрын
Loving the changes, makes me want one!
@samfraulino
10 ай бұрын
Awesome video, great detail and to the point.
@anxiousmars4777
11 ай бұрын
the marlin 6 is great for hill climbing. with the big gears it has
@JulioSanchez-hs3uz
Жыл бұрын
Great video man! Thanks 🙏🏼
@manolos8230
Жыл бұрын
I have Marlin 4 gen 2 but next bike I was looking at Fx1 or dual sport 2 Gen 4
@HUKIT.
Жыл бұрын
Even the junk at Walmart has tapered head tubes so Trek needs to fix that at some point in time as it makes upgrading forks better.
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
Event the bikes at walmart use a adapter for the headtube to go back to a straight steerer. So what would you want an adapter for 99.5% of riders, or the very few who would change the headtube to either run a tapered adapter at that point, or just upgrade into another bike as most would?
@minnesotasteve
Жыл бұрын
You can still upgrade to a Rockshox Recon RL which is a decent air fork. Forks beyond that are thruaxle and boost, so you'd also need a new wheel. Really there's a point you're just better off buying a new bike, as you'll probably also want a boost rear and other improvements.
@repo4
Жыл бұрын
@@minnesotastevewhy would you need a new wheel? You just need new hub.
@minnesotasteve
Жыл бұрын
@@repo4 This is what I hate about the internet.
@887Rabbit
Жыл бұрын
My £600 Voodoo has more kit on it than the Trek Marlin 6. Might not be as fashionable but the Thru axle makes a lot of difference to the stability.
@Qlicky
11 ай бұрын
I am almost certain that if you were to drive a bicycle blindfolded with through axle and without it, you wouldn't be able to tell them apart.
@mintuchakmajob248
10 ай бұрын
I will by it ❤🇧🇩 thanks dude
@bubapsp
11 ай бұрын
Gen 2 geometry is better for daily use
@Blunt33bdx
Жыл бұрын
In september 2023 we can have it at 699 € with the price drop here in europe - I think that's good value... but should we wait until black friday ?!
@tomaskotek5784
Ай бұрын
New TREK Marlin 6 Blue Sage in size XXL for 445 euros, good enough for the price and free shipping.
@gungfuriceboy
7 ай бұрын
do mountain bikes ride well on the road as well?...touring...bike packing?...cheers..price up in Canada?
@harrygrimley4352
Жыл бұрын
So... Now it's gen? Instead of numbers? Is this equivalent to a marlin 6? How does that work? Good looking bike. Thank you for sharing this with us
@tylerpeppy1450
Жыл бұрын
Nope, this is still the number, although there are 3 generations of each model
@harrygrimley4352
Жыл бұрын
@@tylerpeppy1450thanks
@column_s8237
Жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between the gen 2?
@grindelwald_5306
Жыл бұрын
color geometry decal tires are wider protection from chain this gen 3 is 66° head angle good in trail also downhill the older marlin almost 70° typical XC
@column_s8237
Жыл бұрын
@@grindelwald_5306 also are the suspension on them good, this is my first actual mountain bike and I am pretty good. And I plan to go on pretty decent trails but some people say the suntour xct is good and some say its bad.
@grindelwald_5306
Жыл бұрын
@@column_s8237 the stock fork suspension is good i can jump 3feet height with my marlin 6 gen3 i did free ride and minor down hill as well thanks to 66° head angle the handling is reaaly good it was fun but im planning to change my fork suspension i want more aggresive ride i will buy suntour axon 32 130mm travel
@adolfstalin5003
Жыл бұрын
@@grindelwald_5306why are you typing like that
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
The Gen 2 is a good bike too, so don't feel like you have to buy a Gen 3 to be a serious biker. Both bikes will get you around in style, for sure.
@sadeqebrahimi2925
10 ай бұрын
I really like this bike but Im worried about the top speed (you mentioned 49.77kph). I don't have any realization about 130rpm. is it annoying in flat roads.
@heywhotsgoinon8286
Жыл бұрын
If that had higher bars and hybrid tyres, it would be the perfect everyday bike where i live.
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
Bars & Tires are easy swaps, but why not just go Dual Sport?
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
Buy a Salsa Rangefinder instead. Fantastic bike for $300 less.
@vfclists
Жыл бұрын
Isn't the 32 cog 1-by limiting?
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
For street riding, yes. But for the dirt, it's perfect.
@Strail600
2 ай бұрын
I have a 2023 marlin 6. Bontrager XT3 tires, are they tubeless ready?
@GokkunGuru
Жыл бұрын
Does Gen 3 have boost spacing and thru-axle?
@Prodiod
Жыл бұрын
Nope, same weird QRx135 rear and QRx100 front.
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Not even close. Plus, it's still got a straight head tube. But it's definitely a beautiful bike!
@BELIEVEhasNOPLACE-WhreTRUTHis
Жыл бұрын
😞
@MichaelLeppamaki
Жыл бұрын
I got a trek marlin 6 alpine blue 2021
@dice3000
Жыл бұрын
I will mostly be riding paved roads but sometimes trail. I want more comfort on handlebars/sitting angle, so is gen2 preferred over this?
@MazharAliz
11 ай бұрын
I'm in this situation as well. It seems like gen 2 will be more suitable but since I did not rode a gen 3 I cannot be sure
@taroonbali
6 ай бұрын
ditto. i'm leaning towards the gen 2 as well. what did you end up with
@johnbradley7976
Жыл бұрын
Hi nice overview. Is there a preload adjustment on the fork? Is it effective?
@pizzapie4me
Жыл бұрын
Yes there's technically a preload adjustment but the fork is a shitter. The adjustment doesn't do much of anything.
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
so where do you buy this bike?
@lambertj.2892
Жыл бұрын
So I checked around town and turns out, numerous bike shops here in Dallas carry this bike. So it's definitely available. Gonna go look at one today. Edit 6/18/23: went to Scheels yesterday and they had a black one on the floor and I have to say, it's a beautiful bike!! Trek has really released a fantastic bike this time around. Good job, Trek!
@gordonjones4705
Жыл бұрын
Hi what size stanchions are on the generation 3
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
32 mm
@planetdog1641
10 ай бұрын
I hate those rack mount eyelets. They hit my legs at times when I am descending on trails.
@ironray123
Ай бұрын
How old is this guy.... 13?
@MsApog
Жыл бұрын
Straight head tube in 2023? Yeah, this is really perfect and helps to change the fork in future 😉
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
Event the bikes at Walmart use a adapter for the headtube to go back to a straight steerer. So what would you want an adapter for 99.5% of riders, or the very few who would change the headtube to either run a tapered adapter at that point, or just upgrade into another bike as most would?
@MsApog
Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy if I need to upgrade to another bike in this situation, we can say with confidence, that this generation of Marlin isn't perfect yet. And of course you know, that other popular brands use modern frames in this price category with a tapered head tube to avoid a problems with fork upgrades and adapters. At least Cube and Merida, AFAIK. I love Trek as a brand, but this generation of Marlin still has the obsolete frame for me. BTW, i hope to see a review of the new Farley 5 on your channel with their new frame)
@tub5190
Жыл бұрын
Nice bike
@DirtyJersey23
6 ай бұрын
Ill keep my gen 2
@MrStingraybernard
Жыл бұрын
$900 for a 32 pound hardtail 😂 my 1999 specialized stumpjumper was only 27 1/2 pounds
@cm6gaming259
Жыл бұрын
FIRST
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
🥇
@alantucker3014
Жыл бұрын
= 14.6 kg for the rest of the world
@Jamesthebikeguy
Жыл бұрын
It's almost like you were not able to read the metric conversion placed on the screen...
@alantucker3014
Жыл бұрын
I was listening, not watching 😂🤣😂🤣
@IIISentorIII
Жыл бұрын
@@alantucker3014 Don't do that on the trail my friend 😅
@repo4
Жыл бұрын
Swap the fork for any budget air fork (raidon, epixon) and suddenly the bike weighs 13.6kg 👍
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