*please read* anyone with a Gen 2 wanting to install a Gen 3 chainstay guard know that it can be done but you'll need to cut off the metal shift cable tabs or else the guard will not fit. Trek sells touch up paint and the new guard will cover the work you've done as well. Just did this for my Marlin.
good upgrades , there is still the dual sports for commuting . i was at a local trek shop last week and saw (i think) a Roscoe 6 in a lime yellow with the new frame for around $1150 but don’t see it on Treks website so now i’m doubting my memory
The new generation Roscoe 6 is at the local Trek shop by me and has major improvements over the previous generation. I don’t know why it isn’t on their website because it is definitely in the shop.
You arent wrong- I rode the new 2024 Roscoe 6 last weekend and had to call the shop this morning because I couldnt for the life of me figure out what it was. New 9spd shimano drivetrain, 140mm (!!) suntour shock, and it appears to have the upgraded geometry the rest of the Roscoe lineup got in 2022. At 1199 I could see it becoming Treks number 1 selling mtb pretty easily. I'll probably end up buying it the next time I can get over to that particular shop
Just test drove this at my local bike shop. Shifted much smoother than the doere. He is selling ot for 700 with kickstand included. Should i go for it.
Not sure, hoping early next year since Trek hasn’t updated those bikes in forever. Seems like they’re kinda putting those off but they’re definitely due for an upgrade soon
I'm looking at a couple Diamondbacks but I'm also looking at the Trek Marlin fired into but I wanted to watch this video but I got to spend only around 600 Buck's❤❤❤
Hi how are you? My main question is should I buy the GEN 2 or GEN 3... I dont really go to the mountain, I use it to ride around the city and yeah maybe some hills.. what I dont understand is the one-by or two-by... what does that do really? What do you recommend for me thank you?
The 2x gives you more range but better chance of malfunctioning. I just bought a gen 3 and it shifts very smooth and have enough gears for commuting. The seat is much better on the 3 also.
Haven’t heard anything about the new X-Cals yet so I’d say you’re fine getting them right now, but we may see new ones in the near future. They’re due for an update so I’m hoping for early next year
Thanks for the video. I love the style. May i ask a question. I'm just about to pull the trigger, what would your choice be (what you get for cash paid)... 2024 Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 £540 2024 Trek Marlin 6 gen 3 £740 Is the TM6 really worth £200 more? Thank you.
I’d say get the marlin 5 gen 3 personally, it has more good changes for this year to make it a good trail bike and the marlin 6 doesn’t make enough upgrades in my opinion to make it worth that much more
@TalalipopMTB hello, I really appreciate the time you took to reply. I think I already came to that conclusion (logically). Though side by side, just on looks, the 6 comes across as having so much more 'presence'. Thanks again.
@@Chalky555 No problem! And yeah I can understand looks having a significant impact on which one you choose. Ultimately both of them are great, so I'd say pick the one that makes you happy and you'll likely have a funner time on it :D
If they are the same price, definitely Marlin 7, it has way better components. Honestly can’t believe the marlin 5 would be the same price, that’s crazy
@@TalalipopMTB had marlin 7 for a few weeks now. mainly riding for commute. quite steep hills and a bit gravel road on my way to work. marlin 7 rides perfectly. was thinking maybe dual sport or other hybrid bikes might suits me better. but had a test ride in store and found marlin7 is actually much better.
Hy, very informative video bro. Would be posible to convert this bike to 1x12 drivetrain?. In that case, which set would you recommend to get the most out of this bike? 1x9 is definitely short, but i really love the purple color... also it's time to change my old marlin 5 from 2018 :]
Both of those work for that purpose, I’d go marlin for trail riding and rockhopper if you want to use it for everyday riding too, but both will be fine at mountain biking and road riding if you’re really liking one over the other
