2022 Trek Marlin 6 One Month Review | Important Things To Know

[@MattyActive]

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[@dinnoclans7346]

can the bike be easly upgraded to a 1x12 drive?

[@aaronfoley5853]

@@dinnoclans7346 yer mate

[@spydersilva1]

I agree. I’ve been using it for about 2 months and it can take a beating. Large jumps, rock gardens galore and sliding. All great

[@davidwangeman11]

My brother and I just hit some pretty heavy stuff and he rides a marlin 6. Very capable machine. Congratulations on the new merchandise. I'm definitely going to get a sweater for winter.

[@vindifrenzy1100]

Just got a Trek Marlin 6 ordered in Nautical Navy Medium-Large! I AM SUPER EXCITED TO RIDE IT FAST!

[@Trek2539]

I have the same bike in factory orange, xl frame. Mine has a 180mm front rotor, which helps a lot. I beat mine up on the trails but it's holding up surprisingly well. I didn't keep the icons on it long. I squeezed some 2.3" tires on it - Maxxis dhf and aggressor. Made a huge difference

[@jcaron6141]

Thanks for this. I have same color, XL size frame and was thinking of doing the tires too.

[@99cobra2881]

@@jcaron6141 Added maxxis rekon 2.4” Exo TR tires to our marlin 6s, easily the best upgrade Ive done to the bike. The stock tires sidewall is way to soft. I used gorilla tape, WTB 34mm presta valves and stans on the stock wheels, no leaks.

[@Adventure_Always]

Great review! Makes me feel more confident I made the right purchase! Thanks man!

[@TheMachoGabacho]

The Marlin 8 has a 1x12 drivetrain. I’ve had mine for a couple months now and it’s a really solid bike.

[@rajvardhanpatil8238]

Bro Marlin 8's price is also solid 😂😂

[@mattj6676]

That's a really good review Matty! There's nothing wrong with a spring fork for light use, it's a little heavier and not as adjustable, but for light use it's just fine and will make the bike more accessible to the beginner/light use rider. I think if you make any modifications to it, it would be to make it more of your street cruiser, you already have two legit mountain bikes. Unless you want to go through the exercise for folks looking to do upgrades, that is. It's fun to watch you learning about this stuff!

[@claydogmadman6295]

All you need is the neon grips to complete the neon highlights...

[@aaronfoley5853]

just got my baby yesterday love it got the red and black one

[@denislitisha7136]

I got the same bike but orange, made it tubeless with stock wheels that are drilled shrader, with muc off presta valves and stock tires . Took a bit of time but i got it to hold air and still holds air no problem.

[@fundypaddlesurf]

Just bought 2 of them for my wife and I to hit some easy trails. Thanks for the review, makes me feel good about my purchase.

[@Newishrevolution1]

Always get a bigger chain ring. You got the muscle and if not you’ll get it. I can’t think of a time I went below third gear even on the steepest up hills.

[@BigMike24000]

Great quick review man. As a fatboi trying to get back into shape this is probably what I'm going to go for.

[@OllieSharks54]

You have given me a idea what to upgrade.

[@terrancenorris8876]

I just bought this bike and in waiting for it to arrive and get built over at my local shop. I feel like the tip about adding better tires will help when i go out on the trails down the road, thanks man! Thats a subscribe from me

[@MattyActive]

Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@DRchitect]

Have you received your bike? I just went to my local shop looking for a Marlin 6 and they told me that they only have one orange in stock for sale. They just received one for a client that ordered it 8 months ago.

[@terrancenorris8876]

@@DRchitect yeah man i ordered it back in early january i got it shipped and built within two weeks. Its a great bike!

[@AK-pu2gm]

Thanks found your opinions and comparisons really useful!

[@mdayne1142]

Going to buy one in rage red fade. This is exactly the bike I need right now.

[@deanfaz9445]

Great review, just picked one up. I love it. Definitely needs a few upgrades if you’re on hard trails. But overall a great bike for all around use.

[@ericdolby1622]

Did you get the Gen 3?

[@johngulino2651]

I’m seriously considering buying this specific bike. Thanks, Matty! 😂

[@K.M925]

Please don't forget that is an cross country orientated bike regarding the tyres .. I like the tyres I got them on X caliber 7 because are fast rolling tyres .

[@moedollars7050]

I just picked up the exact same bike and color way in a small and i am so excit3d to give it a try. Its my first time venturing into beginner mountain biking and i went for the 6 vise 5 for the upgraded 1x10 drive train. I didn't want to mess with to many gears while riding and i really like the ease of just using one hand to shift.

[@hoopman05]

Great review dude. I always watch your vids. Can you review the new siskiu d7 2022

[@alexchulzhanov]

I upgraded from a Marlin 4 to a Marlin 6, such an improvement with the 1x, hydraulic brakes and better forks. The trails here in Houston aren’t too rough but the 6 eats it up no problem, even with the OEM XR2 tires.

[@ronaldpalma9812]

What trails do you do you frequent? I’m thinking about getting in the MTB game soon, I’m looking into this bike and a couple others for my first real bike. I was also wondering about trails around the Houston area.

[@alexchulzhanov]

@@ronaldpalma9812 Usually down in Sugar Land. I actually added a dropper post to my Marlin 6 and have a new Manitou air fork being installed soon. Dropper post makes a huge difference and hopefully the air fork will ride a lot nicer than the stock coil spring fork.

[@claytonkirby878]

Love the video.. i like it glad too see you conquered that steep drop

[@bradnelson2637]

Thanks for posting this!

[@E-MTBs]

Love the 1x drive train, epecially on trails. The extra gears would be good for going faster. I can go a little over 30 mph down the mountain. I find it adequate for steep hills, buy my cardio needs an upgrade on steep hills, lol.

[@sidius_wav]

Hey dude. Jsut bought this bike! cant wait! Loving the 1x !

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

It is a great looking colour combination

[@Matasky2010]

Great video, very helpful! Struggling to decide between the DS and Marlin, leaning towards the Marlin even if it might be slight overkill for my mixed light trail + road use. I prefer the more aggressive look of the Marlin.

[@todd010]

Did you go Marlin? I'm having the same struggle in my head currently.

[@Matasky2010]

@@todd010 Yes I recently decided on the Marlin 5 and was instantly happy the first time I took it on a light trail. It just gives me an increased confidence that I can go over anything without worrying about the bike itself. The Marlin is definitely slower than a DS would be, but I'm happy to compromise for the Marlin's rugged advantages. It encourages me to stay on the trail more which I also like.

[@aznguyen316]

I got this bike a month ago too. I love it s f totally agree with everything you said. I’m a light trail beginner MTBiker. There’s not much chain slap because the rear derailleur has a clutch! Very nice in this price point. I installed an external dropper and it’s partially internal from the bottom bracket up toward the head tube.Nice review. I subbed thanks to the Marlin content. Enjoy your stuff

[@MattyActive]

Than you I really appreciate you watching!

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

I was ready to mention of clutch , and hydraulic brakes.

[@marcotramontana]

Hi, which model of dropper did you install?

[@vidspeed]

Thanks for the video. I just got the Marlin 6 today. I noticed that my bike came with thee Maxxis tires, just like the ones on your video. But on the Trek's website, it shows that Marlin 6 2022 comes with Bon Trager XR 2 comp tires. Also, the handle bar grips are listed as Bon Trager XR enduro comp(with palm rest) but mine looks just like the ones on your video without the palm rest. Lastly, not to nit pick, but the saddle doesn't have the Bon Trager Arvada letters etched on it. Perhaps Trek changed the parts without making the updates on their website. I seriously thought that the bike shop installed inferior parts to my bike.

[@louishansen2370]

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered to my country with the first shipment (August, lol) and the shop I've ordered it through told me it'll come as you describe due to a parts shortage. Apparently they were also originally planning to offer the XS & S with 24" & 26" options only, and the M through to XL with 27.5" and 29" options, but couldn't source the smaller wheels so had to reserve all the 27.5" stock for the smaller models

[@nichtwichtig5435]

I habe the same bike but theres some movement in the fork... a litle bit back and foward is it normal in the store he says it is normal for the suntour but i love the bike for my budget its perfekt... greeting from germany

[@davidleemann7395]

I was wondering the other day "What has Matty active been up to?" Haha! looking forward to some more vids. I'll check the store in a bit

[@CaptainThirdGen]

nice thorough review. thanks for posting

[@swamptrailzmtb3118]

I just got the same bike in this color 2 months ago, ended up getting Continental trail kings x 2.4 what a difference.

[@Metaldrummer60]

They fit no issue?

[@swamptrailzmtb3118]

@@Metaldrummer60 no issues bike runs like night and day.

[@phantumgrey]

It must be a bike snob thing. If people think the Marlin 6 isn’t capable of everything then I would have shocked them all with my $100 mongoose from 2003 back in the day. I did everything and more with that bike that most bike snobs say the Marlin 6 can’t do or shouldn’t do. Hills, jumps, climbs, fast downhill descents, off roaring and dirt bike trails, etc. In most cases it’s not the bike, it’s the rider.

[@butch.dieselsteak]

Clutch on the derailleur,that's why you don't have chain slap. The rattle is not normal, i would take it to the shop to investigate

[@stylusmtb1762]

You should try the Microshift advent x for a drivetrain it’s amazing

[@Dcat75thunder]

This was helpful. thanks!

[@tribalrose2009]

Thanks for the video!

[@kidmaad9811]

Honest review ty mate

[@simonsays5979]

If it only has 2.1 or 2.2 tires on it now I wouldn't go any bigger than 2.3 or you will have clearance issues on your shifter cable under the frame if you go with a tire that has aggressive side lugs

[@sudeshgowdame5977]

Hey Matty......can these forks can be replaced......is there any options for that

[@MattyActive]

Yes they can be be replaced.

[@ankurmittal4209]

My bike 🚴 is coming tomorrow.

[@peternguyen336]

I'm 5'7 should I go for a medium or small frame??

[@MattyActive]

I would go medium

[@brianbathgate4944]

If you want to go faster mate, get a bigger chain ring - cheap upgrade…. But will give you more top speed 👍

[@ericcruz7125]

I give my 2022 trek marlin 6 a 8.5.

[@davidmulhall.8711]

Love................✨ the Colour Grey/ bright Neon - illumination on grips too, helps the bike to stand out wheñ cycling at nighttime .Sure it would be good for motorists to see when us ... 🚴‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️ in dark!! But, don't 4get your high V too. bit of 'Giant' fan, but nice to have a second bike always when one is down or off road, if only transport. ? Like the 'Trek' (Marlin 6) my nxt budget class start saving again.. be worth it 👌. Honest review.. Tyre's wud be a issue but nice to experiment. Good comments...🇮🇪 Fabulous ✨ Keep up the good work & reviews 👏 Ď.

[@kevinborovsky3558]

Hey Marty. Yes you are bang on with your review of this bike, and I don’t think for the $$$$ you can really beat it for what it is intended for. Cheers

[@youtubewraith385]

Marlin 6 vs marlin 7 pls

[@MrCam70]

Is the chainring 30T too slow for daily road commuting?

[@MattyActive]

I don’t think so in my opinion as long as you don’t have a bunch of uphill

[@MrCam70]

@@MattyActive can I change the crank to 50T?

[@stevenrandolph731]

Correct 2022 first year for the 1bi

[@TheBrownDude]

This is the exact bike i gottt Loving it

[@peterjansen7854]

Get mine next month in australia 😅

[@anthonyarriaza432]

I’m looking at the Marlin 6, but I’m curious about the Marlin 7 and the Roscoe 6,,,, HELP! New rider 57 yrs young. Gonna be riding with my 9 yr old but I kinda want the cool tech stuff,,,

[@zorba1629]

Ooohhh poor 57 year old baby needs babysitting!! Awwwww!! Get a grip.

[@ryanpotatoman09]

What kinda tires u using?

[@BIIIKES]

Pretty sure you had a Suntour fork on your 2020 Marlin. Same one I had on my 2021 🤙

[@MattyActive]

Lol you are probably right. I just didn’t pay attention 😂

[@BIIIKES]

@@MattyActive hahaha, that's why we love you man. Real talk, haha

[@MM-yy9ib]

Really like your videos.

[@MattyActive]

Thank you!

[@robpearson108]

Any comment on the stock seat? Need to upgrade to a full gel seat?

[@martiawesome]

I picked up a rockhopper elite instead of the trek marlin 6 or 7 ..the no dropper post hole in the frame was the deal breaker for me

[@MattyActive]

That’s definitely a big downside to the marlin

[@Ljf2000]

What about xtrade 5 polygon

[@kwaktak]

Does the Deore rear derailleur have a clutch? Also, how's the 42t low gear for climbing? Finally, IIRC you can swap out the gear on the crank for up to a 34t which will get you a little of the speed back on the top gear. I was considering on trading in my 2019 Marlin 7 for one of these because believe it or not but the drivetrain is an upgrade but I already upgraded the tires and put in a dropper. Instead I'd actually love to have my kid try one instead and upgrade him from a 2017 FX2 just because of the better brakes, 1x drivetrain and wider tires.

[@MattyActive]

Yes I’m pretty sure it has a clutch. The low gear is actually really good for climbing. This is my favorite bike to climb with

[@flrn6233]

If you got a 2019 frame, that frame got an hole for the internal routing of the cable for the dropper post, in the rear part of the seat tube, just over the motor. That hole got removed in the later frames. I don't know why they did it, but they screw it doing that. You can make the same hole, but you lose your waranty, so consider that if you want to trade that frame, you can upgrade everything over that frame. You are gonna see lots of broken frames from other brans in the mountain, but not a marlin, it's a very good frame.

[@sirBumpyCase]

Matty is active

[@michaelpuccio6201]

Hi Guys what size Trek marlin 6 should I get? I am 5ft 9 inches. They have a large, and a large/medium. Thanks

[@MattyActive]

It just depends how it feels but the people I know that are your height went with the medium/large

[@michaelpuccio6201]

Hi Thanks, I actually bought one yesterday just a Medium fits perfect. Thank you,

[@PinkEyeToh]

whats a 10;/10 bike under 1.5k?

[@MattyActive]

I think a Marlin 8 is a pretty good bike to have under that price. Or a polygon Siskiu. I think you can get one right at 1.5k or a little under

[@PinkEyeToh]

@@MattyActive Alr thanks.

[@PinkEyeToh]

@@MattyActive any other hard tails?

[@MattyActive]

@@PinkEyeToh also check out the specialized fuse comp. I really liked that bike

[@suranjanchakma4263]

I am 5'7 with an inseam 75 cm. What size should fit me best? I checked the trek size guide , for my height it's the size M, but for my inseam it suggested the size S. Please suggest

[@MattyActive]

I would go with the M

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

go with M because of geometry of the frame.

[@huntersmith8338]

I'm 5 7 and went with the M/L with no issues

[@DMBman13]

@@MattyActive I see that you have a M/L, do you mind sharing your height and inseam? Im 5’11’ with an inseam of 32. I just bought the L. Did I make the right choice?

[@ericmendoza1060]

Why do you have your helmet on

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

Suntour shocks are Walmart trash 😤😤😤😤

[@spottyride2657]

Nice mtb 😺

[@raatsisdippis287]

Bought that bike owned it 5 days and it got stolen

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

put AirTag on the next one.

[@tonykuv]

@@ImportedFromSerbia where ? Can you give an explanation ?

[@ertai222]

Wow that sucks. Tell the police 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Peac249]

Santour is really really bad and unrealiable in my experience