Trek Marlin 6 | This is a Budget Mountain Bike Worth Buying For Beginners! | Rooney Valley Trail

[@Yandr1L]

man, after 1-2weeks of looking for a first bike that fit my budget i was between Specialized and Trek and today after watching a few if not all your videos about the Trek Marlin 6 i just left the Local Trek Shop and purchased a a black-red 2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2. great videos!

[@jaydinspapa]

My son joined his High School Mtn Bike team and used a team bike this year till he bought his own, we just got him a 2022 Marlin 6 and he's LOVING it, can't wait to race it next season!!

[@jamesmathews243]

I started on one of these Marlins. I put a shorter stem on it, 120mm air fork and good tires... its a fully capable trail bike now and the fastest bike I've ridden. I own a full squish now, but still choose my Marlin 50% of the time.

[@matthewbuttery7320]

what air fork did you put on it?

[@jamesmathews243]

@@matthewbuttery7320 I put a Bolany air fork on it, but I'm switching to a Rockshox Recon. The Bolany started getting "clanky" after about 6 months.

[@louishansen2370]

My 6 is on order (arrives in April) and I've got no wheels until then - watching your vids keeps me sane, man

[@jakebeaudrie]

Dude! You're cracking me up today! "...a great place to practice your skills....and try to not kill anybody".

[@robbyc62]

Love your videos you've convinced me to get the trek marlin 6

[@MattyActive]

Thank you! Awesome bike!

[@kwaktak]

OK, I've already commented here and on the subsequent thread on the Roscoe but I played the two videos side by side in two windows and I must say I'm amazed at how well the Marlin performed compared to the Roscoe. It was neck and neck for much of the rides. The Marlin has the speed but the Roscoe seems to handle better overall. I don't think you could wrong with either bike on this trail.

[@ridingwithreggie]

You can't go wrong with a Trek bike getting in the game.

[@MoparMoose]

I got the 2022 as my first bike and it is awesome. went a little over 40 miles already. All offroad and through some pretty rough trails. Definitely worth it if you're on a budget

[@eddiefulinara5017]

I have a Marlin 5 it ride great. I ride any trail in San Diego.

[@_Murky_]

That looked like a fun trail, this might have to be my first bike 👌

[@katiealdana150]

Matty, That looks like a fun ride...Rooney. Respect that you show Trek budget bikes. I got the 5 to get me started...Then I'll move up👍

[@BIIIKES]

Same here. I started on the 6 when I started my channel. Good luck to you! Keep riding! 🤙

[@af513sf]

I was looking at getting a dual sport but after watching your videos the Marlin 6 is what I’m getting

[@MattyActive]

Nice!!

[@bernieromero3520]

Love that you stated people say low budget because to some people like myself this is expensive. :). I’m picking my 6 up next month.

[@aznguyen316]

I got this same bike and I thought it was expensive too, but I quickly learned it is relatively low cost compared to what’s out there on the trails. I love my Marlin 6 though never thought I’d spend this much money on a bike bow I’m considering what’s next after a year or two. Marlin 6 has been great to learn on.

[@kwaktak]

That looked like a lot of fun. The new Marlin 6 seems a lot more capable than even the Marlin 7 from several years ago. I'd struggle on that trail with mine even though I've upgraded the tires. I'm looking at putting a 2.4" tire with more aggressive tread on the front. It will fit either bike.

[@MattyActive]

Nice! I’m looking at the same kind of tire. Yea it’s definitely better than my 2020 marlin 6.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I don't think anyone would struggle on Rooney, It's a perfect "any level of rider" trail. A total beginner could go as slow as they need as there is nothing steep or committed and a fast rider can carry a good bit of speed and there are some hidden gap jumps if you have the speed. And the dirt is usually pretty grippy, XC tires do fine on that trail. I'd probably put Maxxis Rekons or Ardent Race on the Marlin

[@greenarrow7502]

Thanks for the video. A lot of fun as I can see and also this makes me sure that this bike would be perfect for me. I have also polygon xtrada 5 and unibike link (Polish bike) on the radar, but, after watching it and knowing aftersales service and guarantee I'm almost sure that it's the best choice. Greets from sounth-west of Poland.

[@chiliverde66]

I was going to a derby bout in Denver one time and the guy behind me was doing a wheelie for what seemed like a very long time I was impressed. My motorcycle doesn’t do wheelies, nor do I think I will be doing them on my Marlin 6 either lol

[@MM-yy9ib]

Always a great video. Think the M6 is more than capable. I really enjoy mine.

[@eddiefulinara5017]

I upgrade my Marlin 5 2020 to one by 11speed 50t tubeless tires.

[@lincoln169]

Great video Matty! I really like the handlebars, it seems like a lot of space for accessories. Nice looking bike....

[@ld749]

i had marlin 6 gen 2 and its good for budget actually run its 3000 km before it 75% wornout and yes its quick but if u have money i recommend to buy marlin 8 gen 3 but ended buying scott contessa 930 for my longterm bike

[@hoopman05]

I envy you. I wish i had a lot of bikes too. Badly need a commuter type bike. Probably gonna get one of those soon. Been using my full sus to go to work 😁

[@amrito-_-yt3227]

very true

[@mattj6676]

Wheelie on the trail- check. Somehow continuing to meet pretty girls on bikes- check. Impeccable manners that would make any mom proud- check. A good day! Don't mess with the bike, you use it as your road bike. New forks and tires will make it a better offroader, but not as good as your other bikes, and will make it worse on pavement. Think of your Roscoe as the Rock, and your Marlin as Kevin Hart. The Roscoe is your bruiser, the Marlin is small and fun. They do different things well, a perfect team!

[@Astrotonimus]

Wow keep up the good content and keep riding right now I have a trek fx 2 disc and schwinn and a trek dual sport on the way my rides mostly consist of riding on roads/pavement but I am definitely thinking of getting a Marlin or Roscoe for tougher roads with that nice suspension and I ride in Chicago area which has lots of nice trails and bike paths but otherwise keep up the good work and try Roscoe or marlin in snow.

[@codyi7119]

Hell yeah dude!

[@joonashynes1850]

I got a trek marlin that I use as a commuter that is perfect and a vitus senteir as my off-road bike

[@nice-onevidzz3684]

nice bike...I am planning to buy my own M6 next week...

[@john-ob7bv]

Just bought one. Upgrading from a voodoo hoodoo

[@mrvwbug4423]

The main gripe about Rooney is it is a "flow" trail but doesn't really have any features on it, there's a few gappable spots on the trail if you have a lot of speed, but otherwise no real rollers, side hits or anything resembling a jump. It is reasonably fast and a perfect beginner downhill and is very smooth by front range standards. Rooney is also not a bad climb either, nowhere near as steep as the fire road. Rooney could definitely use a few alt lines with some small jumps and drops though.

[@MattyActive]

I can understand that for sure. I thought about jumping a few things but wasn’t sure if it was meant for it or nor. A few features on that trail would make it so much more fun

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@MattyActive It's definitely good for practicing cornering and that is the key to going fast on it. Though I haven't ridden it in ages, it's a long drive for me so will only usually ride it as a winter ride when the rest of the front range is buried in snow/mud. You should check out some of the trails in the Fort Collins area. I'd recommend Mill Creek and Carey Springs/Sawmill at Horsetooth Mountain and Ginny at Bobcat Ridge. Though be warned, the climbs for both are some of the most brutal on the front range (like just as bad as Belcher Hill).

[@fortniteiosplayer1671]

Do more these type of this vid!

[@briancollis9352]

Interesting video. You mention putting on new tyres and a new fork, what make / type are you suggesting, please?

[@MattyActive]

I’m thinking of putting some Maxxis ardent tires on it and a rockshox recon fork

[@LouroTV]

Great video man! What kind of helmet are you using?

[@MattyActive]

Bontrager rally Wavecel

[@ThatOneAgarAgarioThePro]

omg BROO i just got the extact same onee , you the of btw its nice seeing black guy riding the same bike in america right?

[@ericmolina3489]

Nice video! I’m in the market for a Trek Marlin 6 or a Giant Talon 2. Has anyone ridden both of these and what would you choose over the other and why? I’m kinda torn.

[@silverdropstang]

What helmet are you wearing? Looks sick!

[@MattyActive]

Bontrager rally Wavecel

[@silverdropstang]

@@MattyActive thanks brother👊

[@joaorosa6314]

Nice videos! I bought my Marlin 6 today. Before I discovery you. :) but I only receive the bike in the end of the month. Because of your reviews I'm 100% more excited for receive my bike. tk

[@nimashams3848]

Looks like fun! Have you tried the Giant Talon 1, I’m trying to decide between the Marlin or Talon? Targeting under $1k

[@MattyActive]

I haven’t but I definitely want to!

[@nimashams3848]

@@MattyActive Supposedly the Talon 1 has an air front shock made by Giant itself, wonder if that in house is any good or if the springs on the Marlin are better!

[@davidleemann7395]

I see some snow out there. What kind of colder weather gear are you riding in?

[@MattyActive]

I don’t have any yet, I need to get some lol. Luckily it was 60 degrees!

[@ibrahimciftci7685]

Hi matty. I need you advice. What do you thing about roscoe 6 ? İs it heavy? I drive usually on the road.

[@MattyActive]

It’s not super heavy but if you’re riding mostly road I think it would be more worth the money to get a Roscoe 7 because it’s faster and has 29” wheels

[@baydonmoore6043]

I’m getting this for my first real mountain bike in February I’m 14 do you think it’s the right move

[@MattyActive]

For sure! And it can last you a long time before you need to get a new bike

[@baydonmoore6043]

Thx

[@yungmayanprinceymp6113]

What kinda tires did you run on this bike?

[@MattyActive]

I had maxxis dhf front and aggressor on the rear

[@brettdick9142]

That helmet is fire can you let a guy know what it is!?

[@MattyActive]

Bontrager Rally Wavecel helmet