2023 Trek Marlin Mountain Bike Comes in Four Trims - Here's How Each Trim Adds Value! 

For commuting I would look at the dual sport line from trek. Should handle the terrain and be more efficient than a mountain bike

I like the 6 great bike to find out how fun mountain biking is without breaking the bank !

Funny I just picked it up!!!! I've been out in the woods for an hour, actually end up buying the 7, guy gave me a deal on it I couldn't pass up, all said and done I was out the door for under a grand with a free tune up and cupholder. Place is real local to where I've lived the last 3 years so that's awesome, I see myself being in there alot, the place I grew up in riding BMX is still a bike shop....but it's changed, I remember going in there in the early 2000s they had 2 floors, full skateboard shop, huge parts selection of BMX mountain and road bikes, family owned, they sold it, still the same name, still 2 floors. Not even close to the same shop. They used to have couches and a TV with vhs tapes of just xtreme sports in general. I remember watching a few when they came out in the shop, they still have decent bikes there but it's a strange environment. None of the people there seem to know anything helpful except about the e bikes which is crazy because they have like 10 people and maybe 4 e bikes

I agree on the dropper capability, we have installed a few by removing the crank and bottom bracket to make access for the cable internally. A lot more work ! Enjoy

At your height could be small or medium depending on your leg length. Check Treks website for the stand over height of each and compare it with your inseam

Gary originally had a bike named the Marlin, Trek bought his company and now has multiple versions. It would be hard to compare considering how long ago for the original

It’s hard to know what you truly need as a new rider. On entry level bikes spend money on the accessories you will need such as a good helmet,gloves,tools hydration,protective gear. Ride the bike for a year, then you will have a better idea of your needs in a bike. Good luck and remember it’s not the bike but the quality of the rider!

For on road I would suggest the Trek FX bikes. For road/ off road the Marlin 5 is a great choice

The Best Buy depends on you. What type of riding you plan to do, are you all ready riding and are more advanced than a beginner, do you need a good bike shop for service. Answer these questions to help find the “ Right “ bike , that will be the best buy

@@BumsteadsBicycles I'm a beginner, I want to drive mainly on off-road roads, nothing too extreme. The question is which of the offered bikes has the best investment-gain ratio, quality, equipment, etc. All of these models fit me when I sit on them, every frame is ok for me. What would you choose in that price range?

Find a local shop that you feel comfortable with and go with their recommendation.

Great color !

If you go to Trek’s website there are prices listed. Your local dealer might have a better price than the website

Hydraulic brakes can heat up under extreme conditions, but rim brakes can also. For most people this is very rare but if you are planning to go down very steep hills make sure you have bigger rotors , this helps with cooling. Shimano makes brakes with cooling fins on the pads and special rotors for more cooling

@@BumsteadsBicycles Thank you so much for explaining cause I Don't really know what specs on bike should I get for my first bike and this really helps a lot.

?? If you are only riding paved trails you should look at the Trek Dual Sport or the FX 1. The Marlins were designed to ride in dirt

@@BumsteadsBicyclesso I can still use it if it’s just for regular use ?

If you want to, the Marlin series was designed for riding in the dirt. You can drive a 4 wheel drive truck on the freeway but it won’t be very efficient

@@BumsteadsBicycles only like sideways

The 4. It's cheaper and made for pavement.