This is Trek's Cheapest Mountain Bike

[@domo5584]

Just bought this bike brand new! Size: ML for only $499 in black. It’s my first mtn bike so I’m hyped

[@hsd9690]

Is it a good bike?

[@pblogic007]

Your videos are really great! I love them. It would be great to see one on the Marlin 7 Gen 2!

[@ccadp1219]

Good review James. I think TREK is trying to bring back ‘value’ to some of its models. I have the FX 3 and for 1k it’s a good bike.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thank you.

[@gregnowak2492]

Didn't catch the price, but looks nice for beginners. Hopefully, it is less than $500. I see so many things on there that I would want to change. Drivetrain to a 1x, new air fork, hydraulic brakes..... But then again, you could go for a Marlin 6 in that case. If I am going to upgrade that much, a Schwinn Axum DP is better equipped.

[@minnesotasteve]

Bah, if you're going to change that much don't waste your time with a Schwinn unless you're buying parts of Alibaba.

[@KwokamoleVlogs]

$630 USD

[@alexmassengale433]

Its currently $529.

[@minnesotasteve]

I'm curious when they're going to ship the Generation 3 to the USA, they changed the headtube angle and brought back dropper post routing.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Gen 3 is available now but only on Marlin 6, 7 and 8

[@renecuevas4128]

Great bike i just got it.....but yeah the saddle hurts. I need advice on a new saddle.....is my only issue withthis wonderful bike. Wow this goes faster than my Schwinn 29 also i timed myself 10 min faster w trek Love it. Saw a Cannondale next to it and Shoot for this One. Tnk. Great and True presentation

[@JoshB.07]

try get saddle cushion

[@lambertj.2892]

Why buy this bike and then change everything on it? Just spend more $$ and get the right bike to begin with! Maybe a Marlin 6? $749 right now and all the bike you need.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

No need to change everything on here for 95% of the people who will buy one

[@joemizer]

I love doing that. So enjoyable

[@harrygrimley4352]

​@@JamesthebikeguyI bought my 6 two years ago and it was 200 less than this year. What's up with that? There's a glut on the market. Everyone has more than they can sell and prices are not coming down 🤔. Still love my 6. Thank you for sharing this with us. Good review.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

@Harry Grimley Bike dealers don't make $200 on this bike so they can't sell it for that much less. Bike companies are in for bikes at pandemic pricing, it takes nearly a year from when they place orders to when they see the bikes, and once they pay the factory they can't cut orders. Labor & warehousing are all more expensive now. It's unlikely we will see "cheaper" prices in the long term. Certainly some shops and brands will discount huge but these prices are part of how it will likely be for the foreseeable future.

[@Paddy2025]

Thoughts on the cannondale Trail series?

[@lambertj.2892]

Nice bikes! REI carries them.

[@prabh9133]

Which size should i buy? I just bought a L but i just heard that you should go bigger?

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

Do you recommend this over the polygon extrada 6?

[@vbBegin1957]

is this bike can be converted for the handlebars rise and adjustable?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

yes

[@gromke4551]

should I buy L size bike if Im 5,7 ?

[@bikdav]

@gromke4551: I’m 5,9 and found the Marlin M or M/L to be the limit.

[@thebrainlessboys6121]

What size should someone get if there 5,1

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Small

[@boodgiek8146]

This would fit the bill or a polygon,at least 500 to 1600 should get you a great mountain bike.But paying 7000 is a complete rip off,another chinese carbon frame ,these johnny come lately bike manufacturers charging 5000 to 1400 for a chinese carbon frame mountain bike is INSANE.😊

[@peterbedford2610]

Ozark trail ridge. $398

[@marksandoval5361]

The geometry of the Marlin is so bad and old school that I couldn't recommend this bike to anyone. This bike doesn't even have modern XC geo. Any novice is would have a terrible time riding this bike offrode.

[@lambertj.2892]

Agree. Plus, it's got a crappy front shock and no tapered head. Doesn't matter if it was $200, it's just not worth it.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

This bike is for a novice that would be riding novice trails, Forest roads, and around their neighborhood. For those uses. It's perfectly fine.

[@klaymoon1]

Completely agreed.

[@alexmassengale433]

Not on the types of trails that beginner riders are on.

[@bruceh92]

With " T R E K" in billboard size maybe it's time bike makers took a more modest approach. Personally I'll shy away from this unless it's such a great value I could overlook it. Otherwise that's one reason why Trek bikes don't appeal to me. Thèe's one more thing.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Funny thing is branding often is a appealing part of the purchase. Years ago Trek was much more modest but has adapted to the desires of most.

[@glennmaniling]

Giant Talon 2 2024, is much better IMO.

[@ImHimFr420]

Wth u talking about its a 400 dollar difference

[@phlr]

Over 600 for this does not seem worth it. This should be around 350

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

$350 hasn't been seen since early 2000s even pre pandemic this would have been $480

[@phlr]

@@Jamesthebikeguy yeah. But with the rise of better “Walmart” bikes, I think trek and specialized need to be more competitive on pricing.

[@DonKnight-qi4tu]

​@@phlrEverything that Walmart sells is disposable crap.

[@Spinnifuchs]

This is not a review but an advertisement. No additional information about the bike beyond the specifications from the manufacturer.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Ok

[@ethanjolleyy]

this bike is about $300 too much. This video is practically an advertisement, not a review. If you are a beginner, you can find something used for the same price that is WAYY better than this

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

No doubt used is a better option If you have time to search for a deal, and know what you're doing. With that, you do pay for it in other ways, but a couple year old used bike when you're at the least expensive side of the spectrum plus a good tune-up will usually net you a better deal. Keep in mind though the vast majority of people that are just getting into biking and are looking at a bike in this price point may not have the capacity or capability to find a good used bike. So the reason somebody would buy a new bike when used can be a better deal is the ease of purchase and the warranty that comes with it.

[@ethanjolleyy]

@Jamesthebikeguy I do agree with everything you said here, but I still do not think this is a very good value for this bike. And I don't think you did a good enough job of showing the downsides in the video. I think you should have shown other bikes that might be better bang for the buck because this bike is simply not a $700 bike.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

I didn't realize a new bike video required a search on craigslist to find something that you would recommend somebody to buy instead. This video is simply a review of what the bike comes with and who/ what the bike is for. At no point in the video do I give any purchasing advice. I Believe people are smart enough to make their own decisions and don't need a person like myself telling them what to do . Last time I watched a video on a car. I've never heard them say go buy a used car instead, clearly that's your opinion which is perfectly valid, but not what this video was addressing.

[@ethanjolleyy]

@@Jamesthebikeguy Yes, I agree with that. But the description of your video said "does this bike offer a good value for a beginner" and you didn't really answer the question. You just showed all the features of the bike. And im not trying to disrespect you here, I think your videos are high quality, but I think you should try and tell the whole truth when you make videos like these. This video was like watching a Trek commercial

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Fair enough.

[@LJdynamo2024]

You can buy/BUILD better components, better suspension, better GS, better frame geometry at that PRICE POINT. There are a lot of secondhand bikes on the market that you can buy at that price!!

[@faby3984]

Just get a marin bobcat trail 3 cheaper and much better

[@epepmeneses6976]

First👍

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Winner Winner!