2023 Trek Marlin Gen 3 Lineup Compared!! What’s The Difference Between All 5 Bikes??

[@DonKnight-qi4tu]

Love the work that you do. Bought a Marlin 5 in the spring, suits my needs.I live rural with a lack of trails, mostly ride gravel or lesser used paved roads to avoid traffic. All of my other bikes have come from a department store, so it is a big improvement.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you! Nice choice with the Marlin 5

[@Wireman134]

Really? You should of bought a Hybrid not a MTN bike.

[@DonKnight-qi4tu]

@@Wireman134 I am north of 60. I needed a fork that does the work so my shoulders don't have to and a better climbing gear than the hybrids offered. The dual sport is a mtb with road tires and transmission, I'm in no hurry. The verve may have a more upright position, but lacks the shock. The 5 suits my needs.

[@ahmet42selim65]

​@@TalalipopMTBi recently bought a marlin 5 due to the new gen on hybrid no longer having suspensions which is a must with me maving speedbumps all over the area. Im in need of one more bike for the fam should I move to marlin 4 due to its larger front gear? Or would it make much bigger a difference.

[@daveg7894]

Thats awesome. As long as you like it, and it suits your needs! I picked up the marlin 7...I'm an injured runner, and wanted a new hobby to throw myself into.​@DonKnight-qi4tu

[@chawlne]

Super helpful, I learn a ton from your videos! Very educational.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you! Glad they help :)

[@theraktor9145]

This was the best video about trek marlins i have seen ive been trying to decide which one but couldn't but thanks to you i know everything about them really helped me out and i got a trek marlin 7 because of the 1x10 system and fork hope your channel grows more ❤❤🎉🎉

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you so much! I’m happy it helped :)

[@juleno_]

I got marlin 7 and I recommend it! Its very nice🔥

[@corey1521]

Great video, I decided on the Marlin 6 gen 3 a few months ago and love it!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks! And congrats!!

[@nikitabeloborodov6294]

very helpful ! after this vidio I got marlin 8 in the same red color

[@TalalipopMTB]

Nice!!

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

Thank you for the detailed comparison!

[@TalalipopMTB]

You’re welcome!

[@poszarpany8372]

Great video :) It helps a lot - I will search for Marlin 6😅

[@daveg7894]

Thorough and enjoyable video. Kind of wish i jad splurged and gotten the 8, but the 7 gen was on sale, and at the top end of my budget. Im mostly doing hard corss country and gravel type rides and I am absolutely loving it.

[@TalalipopMTB]

If you got the 7 on sale I’d say that’s a great buy for sure, sounds like it fits for the type of riding you’re doing as well!

[@daveg7894]

@TalalipopMTB thanks for the response. I've gotten over 300km on the marlin 7 so far, about 3 weeks in. Still really enjoying it, though I'm still looking at what else I could have gotten lol. The xcaliber is probably more geared towards my type of riding, but the 7 was already a pretty big financial splurge for me, so spending even more was kind of out of the question...

[@80stepneh]

Very helpful video. Leaning towards the Marlin Gen 6 too.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks!

[@stoppedflyer8569]

Love these videos keep it up

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks!

[@l2-4upphysicaltrainingover40]

Can you confirm if the Trek 1120 is still for sale as new model years…2022…2023, etc. Are you still working in a bike shop? I always thought you had the best bike channel! Very informative!!! You offered live views and rides of new models.

[@TalalipopMTB]

It is still for sale but hasn’t been updated for a couple years. Might be lower inventory before. I unfortunately got let go from the bike shop, but I appreciate your support and kind words!! Thanks for watching :)

[@marie7826]

Amazing videos btw! :) Helped me decide on Trek Bikes.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!! Glad it helped :)

[@rauliuxaa]

i found marlin 8 gen 2 for 600, gna go check it out tomorrow, almost brand new, will be a steal if it ain't bad.

[@Kypreparedness]

What I’m confused about is on treks website there’s 2 different gen3 marlin6 bikes. The front forks, rear skewer, and a couple smaller things are different

[@adiethelonewolf]

the best and the most comprehensive, yet concise review ever!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!!

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@TalalipopMTBGreat comparison video bro!!!! Im torn between Azure color or Radioactive Red in a Marlin 5. What color do you like better???

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks!! I personally like azure, but I may be biased since blue is my favorite color. The red just looks a bit too bright and out there for me, and the dark grey / black accents on the azure are pretty nice too

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@TalalipopMTB Thanks for replying

[@TalalipopMTB]

No problem!

[@manolos8230]

I wish I would got a marlin 6 over the 4 but oh well

[@brentkasl6510]

After all of the mtb bikes reviewed, trek or other, what would you recommend for a 68yo casual rider who currently has a Bianchi Timberwolf bought new but now expanding into off road, gravel and trails, looking for a L frame, front suspension and disc brakes Don’t want to upgrade later looking at budget bike now to keep Thanks

[@trickyrickymtb5622]

A few details missing.. you mention the cranksets but only talk about the chainrings, nothing about the actual cranks and BB type. Also what about the head tube, tapered or straight? And more details about the skewer/thru-axle? Is this bespoke to the Marlin? Any sign of actual mtb standards here?

[@NatSisonPH]

Great Review. I Got My M6G3

[@TalalipopMTB]

Nice!!

[@elyth182]

hello brother.I bought trek dual sport 2 gen 4 today, and on its frame written that it is made in china, everything right?

[@Boeing-xh8xv]

Amazing video as always, I'm between a rockhopper elite 29 and a marlin 7 gen 3, which one is a better option? I only o little xc and I want to focus on speed in flat areas

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

The 6 seems like the sweet spot, it gets the better fork, drivetrain, wheels, tires, etc.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Agreed!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I like to corner, so I prefer the steeper head angle of the Gen 2 models. It is not unstable.

[@Hriskataaa]

can someone confirm if the XXL can comfort a 196cm / 6.5ish inch mtb noob? I used to have a nightmare of an experience buying / finding jeans that fit me, but now finding a bike is the new vibe... I'm mostly interested in hardtail mtb-style bikes, since I ride ina city with awful roads, some very minor offroad sections as well (and no, Gravel is out of the question, there the sizing vs availability nightmare is on a whole other level...). Thank you in advance!

[@justanotherengineer6828]

5:20 you mentioned that gen2 frame is a little faster than gen3 on gravel and on paved roads. Is it a noticeable difference? I would enjoy additional speed on my bike.

[@vincewang4676]

Like and Subscribed!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!

[@davidblackman3127]

I can't believe there's no Cues drivetrains!!!!! Altus and tourney need to go

[@boros8158]

Fr. New giant talons already have cues 9 speed and 10 speed

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

Great, now I want a 7/8 gen 3😮

[@FPKcz]

And Is the Marlin 8 good choice now, when I got it for like 900$?

[@ericdolby1622]

Thank you for this. Question. I ride mountain bikes a lot in the city as a commuter bike. I like the feel and the tires. Can i put riser bars on my bike so i am in more of a relaxed cruiser position? Im 5'4" 140lbs. Unless another style is better for me. I want the wider tires and the 1x gears plus hydraulic brakes.

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

Ask a bike shop if you can install a bmx handle bar/ headpost

[@ddg227]

Have i just found the best bike gear porn channel,haha. How do the alternative FSA, Prowheel cranksets compare to Shimano ones? Is it not a problem if they dont have hyperglide divots and whatnot because of patents?

[@alekseipak]

what happens to the XCALIBER line in 2024?

[@tcwdf]

Thanks for the great review. Now the marlin 5 gen 3 comes out, could u add this in the comparaison please? Thanks

[@TalalipopMTB]

Yes I will make a new comparison video once all the 2024 bikes are out so I have all the details

[@manolos8230]

So I a, gonna sell my marlin 4 gen 2 and I was thinking on getting a marlin 7 gen 2

[@0utdoorsae]

How do you use the clutch on the, Sram Sx Eagle?

[@TalalipopMTB]

You actually can’t activate or deactivate it on SRAM eagle derailleurs like you can with Shimano. It’s always on, but if you need to service your drivetrain there is a button on the derailleur that has a lock symbol on it, and this can be pushed in to make the chain loose

[@0utdoorsae]

@@TalalipopMTB Oh Ok Thanks

[@Wireman134]

Just buy a Ozark Trail and add better wheel set. My Schwinn Taff Comp build is less than $900 and beats the Rosco 7

[@Y2hlc3Rlcg]

does it make sense if I want to replace the shifters, FD, and RD of my Marlin 4 to be the same with Marlin 5? is it compatible? sorry for a newbie question

[@TalalipopMTB]

For the marlin 4 and 5 in this video, the marlin 4 has a 3x7 drivetrain while the marlin 5 has a 2x8. That means the cassette and crankset would also both have to be changed along with the derailleurs and shifter to make the setup work. The marlin 4 has 7 gears in the rear freewheel while the marlin 5 has 8 gears, so the marlin 5 derailleurs won’t work with the marlin 4. However, upgrading the freewheel on the marlin 4 to a cassette is also harder, because you have to change out the entire wheel since the hub is not compatible with a cassette. Overall doing these changes would cost more than just buying a marlin 5

[@adiethelonewolf]

the marlin 7 2023 has ardent race now.

[@redranger3968]

Is the Marlin five compatible with the tires of the x caliber 9

[@TalalipopMTB]

If the bikes are the same size, yes

[@Sangram-IND]

❤❤❤❤ very very beautiful Love it . Thankyou bro

[@TalalipopMTB]

You’re welcome!

[@bikevlogadventure3263]

Nice...! Ka Adventure sana masilip nyo rin poh me😊

[@virginiascurti5036]

US currently has new sale prices across the board.

[@TalalipopMTB]

I don’t see any sales on the Trek website, where did you see that?

[@virginiascurti5036]

it's a reduced price in house at their shops Marlin 5 is $600 and 6 is $750.@@TalalipopMTB

[@TalalipopMTB]

Ah I see, might depend on location since I don’t see those at my local stores.

[@virginiascurti5036]

Could be regional as well@@TalalipopMTB

[@mrgunner8794]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fuzial4659]

Bro made a video after 2 mouths *

[@TalalipopMTB]

hahaha yeah I definitely procrastinated this one

[@YRN409]

Here is my question!! Marlin 7 gen 2 or Marlin 6 gen 3???? Which is better?

[@TalalipopMTB]

Marlin 6 gen 3 all the way for me

[@YRN409]

@@TalalipopMTB but why tho? What is better? ( I need more speed )

[@TalalipopMTB]

The new frame is a lot better for trail riding, and I personally think the parts on the marlin 6 are totally fine for beginner trail riding and the marlin 7’s parts aren’t a big enough upgrade to spend that much more on the marlin 7.

[@YRN409]

@@TalalipopMTB thank you very much I love your videos man ❤️

[@YRN409]

@@TalalipopMTB also what size should I pick if I am 1,85 cm and 90 kilos ???