2021 Trek Marlin 7 vs Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs Giant Talon 1 Comparison!!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Update to video: 1) The prices of all Specialized Rockhopper models have increased by $50 USD, so the Rockhopper Comp is now the same price as the Marlin 7, at $850. 2) The prices of all Trek Marlin bikes have increased to $530 (Marlin 4), $600 (Marlin 5), $700 (Marlin 6), and $900 (Marlin 7). 3) At 4:55 I accidentally typed “Marlin 6” instead of “Marlin 7”

[@yengsabio5315]

Giant Talon is the one that is available here in the Philippines. I'm contemplating on acquiring one. If bought, I intend to replace fork with a Manitou Machete (100 mm travel), and an oval chain ring.

[@lal2235]

I WANT ROCKHOPER ELITE COMPARISON

[@sean_321]

I got a Marlin 7 in June of 2020 to supplement my enduro bike. I have put about 600 trail miles on it and I must say I absolutely love it. It is well built and genuinely an all around great bike. It pedals easy and can really take a beating.

[@TalalipopMTB]

That's awesome!

[@johntrain7120]

I have been beating the shit out of my 2017 marlin 7 and it’s amazing. Low maintenance and tough

[@letriciabrowder2942]

Highly underrated! Thanks for this!

[@TalalipopMTB]

You’re welcome :) thanks for watching!

[@johnnyk6906]

having owned both Talon 2 and Marlin 6, tires do make a huge differences on how it's used. Marlin is more hard surface friendly with thinner and mild thread tires. it's noticeably faster but I found Talon to be more dirt/muddy friendly. I now own Talon and I do prefer the Talon setup for what I use the MTB for which is more loose ground/path with various obstacles.

[@tim9house]

Diggin my Talon 1 so far

[@ctallball3308]

Doing the Lord's work mate!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Hahaha thank you!

[@miguela.8929]

The Trek Marlin 7's paint job is so clean too

[@TalalipopMTB]

Agreed :)

[@jesusrt69]

That is something that I love of TREK the colors and the painting.. 👍

[@leonking9488]

if only i had the budget I'll buy the Trek Marlin 7 in a flash! Just bought the talon 2 a couple of months though and can't complain about that

[@CyclingWithSully]

Nice comparison I feel like I've seen a video just like this before, wait I made a video comparing these exact bikes! No seriously keep up the good work.

[@illtakethebox]

thank you for the comparisons, this video is perfect for shoppers!

[@TalalipopMTB]

You’re welcome!

[@solofrain]

I believe currently the biggest reason to make a decision is the availability for now. Looks Talon 1 is a great choice, but the nearest dealer carrying it is over 500 miles away (I'm in NY). Have a Trek store very close to me. Maybe will pick a Marlin 7. Ps: 2022 Marlin 7 is $950.

[@TangyLlama]

My dad has the Rockhopper comp and he absolutely loves it!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Sick!!

[@delimir116]

Can you make a comparation video with Fuji nevada bikes

[@Noybi009]

I got the Kona Mahuna 2021. Same price as Marlin 7. The Mahuna got 1x11s, rims and tires tubeless compatible. And also rockshox judy airfork

[@lynwaldryancox8687]

Love the videos you make I really enjoy them. I own a Marlin 7 in my opinion it's the best bike for the out the 3 but that's my opinion. Keep making the videos.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!! It's definitely a great bike regardless :)

[@Buckeye_4_Life_]

I'm leaning towards the 2021 Giant talon 1. I think the components are a bit better. Plus I think you can swap the tires out for a 2.50 size.

[@zarakdurrani7584]

Did you swap out the original tires for 2.50 width tires?

[@papi_vlad86]

"I have the 2021 Giant talon1 and i loved it...very well rounded bike in round and trail."😁

[@JakeWeihe]

Another great video Talal!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!!

[@BryanLopez-jk5er]

I've watched this video like 6 times and still can't decide between Marlin 7 and Talon 1

[@lpasatie]

I just got the Marlin 7 over the talon. Such amazing bike

[@jezazeja6682]

New subscriber here from Philippines. Thanks for the assistance! Great content. God bless you more!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!! I appreciate that :)

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

I bought a Trek Marlin 7 reduced from £825 to £659 today and love it

[@shiftyuk]

Where did you get this deal? Brand new? Good price.

[@MGL83]

Talon 1, at least in Germany, also uses the SXC air fork and comes as 2x11 (Deore front and back). Edit. At least it's branded Deore. It's slightly different than Deore on my Nukeproof Scout. Looks the same but there are slight differences, eg some thread sizes - Shimano brake bleed kit cup doesn't thread in properly. It's loose. Shimano has different types of Deore? Anyway, brakes seem to work ok.

[@zarakdurrani7584]

2×11? We get the 1×10 Deore.

[@ericmillar5238]

Early watching here from Emerald Princess, adrift.

[@dragonnetx]

Trek have a lifetime warranty 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JulioSanchez-kk9le]

all brands have it

[@jesusrt69]

@@JulioSanchez-kk9le yep.

[@raspberryhippo]

Does the talon 1 have tubeless ready wheels? I know he mentioned they arent tubeless ready tires, but if the talon 2 had a tubeless ready wheel I am curious if the talon 1 does.

[@chamlairenmayum6868]

Hi can you make comparison vdo between Merlin 7 - 2021 & 2022

[@TalalipopMTB]

I will eventually!

[@michaelbell390]

The talon is the one for me.

[@motolifealways]

Awesome bike! I have the same one and color! In Large.

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

The Marlin 7 is the better bike for me.

[@Beatmaker-p9k]

Well, my Rockhopper haves a NX sram transmission 10 speed and Sram SX conecting rods...and goes amazing

[@mervinmiguel9466]

@Talalipop, may I know the maximum tire width I can use for Marlin 7. You are right, 2.2 is kinda skinny. Is 2.35 enough? thanks for the compparison.

[@TalalipopMTB]

I am not 100% sure as I have not tried fitting a much larger tire, but I know for certain that you can fit 2.3 inch wide tires in the front and rear with plenty of space. I'd say 2.4 inches front and rear would work fine too, but anything more may start to make the gap between the tire and the frame smaller and could prevent proper mud clearance and things like that.

[@mervinmiguel9466]

@@TalalipopMTB thanks a lot for your response

[@TalalipopMTB]

@@mervinmiguel9466 Ofcourse!

[@danielhicks5031]

If I am on a entry level hard tail and am looking at upgrading to a trek full suspension. What do you recommend is best for the price. Can you compare the top fuel 7 SX and Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore. I don’t see why they are 600$ difference. If I see it right, The Ex 5 has lots more travel and better tires yet is less. Could you help me out

[@TalalipopMTB]

I'll look into those bikes! You're right about that being a big price difference.

[@danielhicks5031]

@@TalalipopMTB thanks. Your the reason I started on a marlin 6. Your the best and keep it up

[@TalalipopMTB]

@@danielhicks5031 Thank you too!

[@yogeshjain5880]

What about the standover height on all of them?

[@JJ-ip7dn]

I’m just about to buy a mark in 7,is there anything I should buy along side the bike to make it better?

[@dot2562]

Just ordered marlin 7 in uk 2022 model apparently for £700 funny it's the same colour as the rock hopper, miami green.... I actually bought it for delveroo round town, I had a boardman mx comp it broke, I borrowed my friends marlin 5 noticed very little difference, plus I've a sore back with potholes and speed bumps thought 29er would be easier on my back.

[@wolfpackandthegingerone.6927]

Giant have just put their prices up. Giant Talon 1 is now £729 in the uk. I bought one two weeks ago for £650.

[@michaelgamble2848]

I just paid $1000 for mine here in Florida.

[@alikmagamed9471]

@@michaelgamble2848 congratulations. I also bought Talon 1 2021 Black, Medium as well with Giant air fork couple days ago. Guess the price. 595 USD! BTW I live in Kazakhstan.

[@Buckeye_4_Life_]

P.s On Giant's website as of 3-9-21 it lists the rockshox only in the xs mode..

[@eugenio4073]

Trek marlin 7 is the best of them and the best value for money from marlin series by far

[@benjamintoose9752]

In what way is the marlin 7 better than the giant talon 1

[@eugenio4073]

@@benjamintoose9752 the talon is more like a trial and marlin is like xc but the best VFM is the marlin 7

[@NJturtlePower]

The Marlin 7 is now $50 more than the Talon 1 in the US and the Talon still has the air fork advantage IMO. Tires look like they have changed to Kenda Booster on the Talon.... Upgrade or downgrade?

[@Jake15151]

Great vid. Which one would would be best for jumps?

[@kevinwolk7764]

He said the Giant is best for trails so therefore one can assume it's the best one for jumps.

[@JackFarinella]

The Giant because of the airfork

[@albertoecheverria776]

Great video. Tnx

[@TalalipopMTB]

No problem!

[@lal2235]

what is cross country vs trail?

[@rousseau8396]

im getting the marlin 7😍

[@TalalipopMTB]

Nice!

[@chrishannon4007]

I just purchased the marlin 7 and it's a great value for the money. Love it.

[@titodallasta1542]

Love ur vids Also First

[@TalalipopMTB]

:D

[@tylerwilliams5918]

Would you recommend the marin bobcat trail 3 I was thinking of picking up one today

[@Lifehackz137]

No

[@YoYoD4]

Thank you!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Welcome!

[@wellsfn7901]

4:55 it says marlin 6 not 7

[@TalalipopMTB]

Oh dang that’s a mistake, thanks for letting me know!

[@drewphifer4684]

I would like to see a comparison of the new Marlin 8

[@dienphann]

Marlin 7

[@toddsamjr7454]

Looking at the rock hopper elite, would be nice if you could do a video on it.

[@TalalipopMTB]

I made a video comparing all the rockhoppers with each other, and that one has the elite in it! It's linked in the description of this video :D

[@jrocz99]

@@TalalipopMTB Video is unavailable?

[@TalalipopMTB]

@@jrocz99 Just checked right now and it's still up.

[@grennmanalieshi]

I've been to 3 bike shops here in my city! Windsor Canada! I'm looking to buy an Extra large because I am 6 ft 3 " tall! They all tell me that an XL is hard to come by because they are not as popular as SM, MEd or LRG bikes! Frustrated! I go Mountain biking every day! I am riding now a 19" framed Specialized Rockhopper 2001 with 26" wheels! Until I find an XL!

[@mervinmiguel9466]

thru axle?

[@naru4real31]

they all come with QR, check canyon stoic 2 almost same price its comes with thru axle but m not sure about their shipping and taxes

[@mervinmiguel9466]

@@naru4real31 shipping fee is $300 plus then tax 😅 good bike components

[@naru4real31]

@@mervinmiguel9466 same here man! The only thing stopping me to get stoic is incredibly high shipping and taxes in india for import

[@fuzial4659]

Nice video

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks!!

[@JoseZabala-sb9bw]

Hola gracias por el video 😁😄😃😀👍

[@TalalipopMTB]

¡De nada!

[@rogeriosantos321]

It went together easily in less than an hour. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Yes all of these brands sell at local bike shops and are not direct to consumer, meaning you will not be allowed to assemble it yourself. If you check out online usually you would have to select a bike shop to pick it up at, and that bike shop would have it assembled and ready to go for you

[@finnbbt6149]

The Talon 1 has an SXC 32 suspension fork!

[@kevinaraizasuarez5196]

It can have multiple forks depending on retail store, up to 3 here in mexico, 2 different(100mm/80mm) SXC or the rock shox

[@dr.alanreyesonco]

@@kevinaraizasuarez5196 en qué tienda la venden en México?????, están todas agotadas :(

[@kevinaraizasuarez5196]

@@dr.alanreyesonco en GDL, llegan y se las llevan pero puedes probar en el salón de la bicicleta, también en el sitio de giant médico te dice los distribuidores autorizados de dónde estas

[@timothy7768]

👍👍

[@TalalipopMTB]

:D

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

Trex is the best out off the 3.

[@edwinski862]

Can u send me the Trek pls. 👍👍