Best video I've seen on these bikes. It's especially nice that you give explanations like why it is called "locked on" grip, etc, to the people that are new to mountain biking like me. Subbed, keep up the good work!
Just bought one, I like the single gear upfront.I went for a red merging into black as my colour. Brakes are very good. In XL its quite heavy to lift onto the roof carrier of my car!
Get the 6, save the money for a Manitou marcor fork asap and get Deore 2 pot brakes down the line when you're ready, but by which time you will probably want to get a full sus anyway. The only real difference between the two models is a bottom of the barrel RS Judy fork on the M7 which has zero damping and equally as bad as the one on the M6.
Just upgraded my Marlin 4 to a Marlin 6, same color but M/L frame. The difference in the drivetrain and brakes is incredible. Honestly the best bang for buck Marlin with the 1x drivetrain. I am going to add an external dropper to mine, using the spare holes in the downtube for a partial internal routing. Very capable bike, tons of torque in low gear and decent top speed for road use.
Think medium would be a decent fit for 5'8" 1/2?! On their site my height is the high end of medium, and low end of M/L.. Have the opportunity to purchase a used medium. Thanks
For an urban commute to work and back, how would the Marlin 6 (1 x 10) differ to the Marlin 5 (2 x 8) drivetrain ? Is the 6 a capable bike on the open road too ?
I hated the grips, if you have large hands the lock part will rub them raw. PNW grips was a big change for little money. I probably should have gotten a more trail-focused bike but this is the most I have ever spent on a bike and so far it's pretty dang good.
Great review. I bought my first Trek Marlin 5 back in 2015 so Im now looking to upgrade and by your awesome review I've found my new bike. Just hope they arrive in time
Sold my Trek Crossrip Ltd last month. Hoping to change to the Marlin 6 since spent most of the Crossrip life off road anyway. Should have made the switch sooner. Love the single drivetrain
got a marlin 7 xxl frame raised the bars a bit with the extra spacer included feels vvv comfortable with it raises and some new maxis smart sam tan walls its to good
I just got the black and yellow color scheme today. It won't be available until November because of supply issues though i guess. Seems like a good price for the parts you get.
Just traded in my trek road bike that i dont use as much for this 2022 Marlin 6(same color) and i am excited to get it next feb. This is my first entry level mountain bike and I was deciding between the 5 & 6. What sold me is the single chain derailleur in front verses 2 in the Marlin 5. I love how i can use one had to go up and down the gears. Don't even have to think about it. Its very intuitive.
My 2021 Marlin 6 also comes with Maxxis Ikon tires. It also comes with Shimano MT200 brake. My wife’s Marlin 6 women’s comes with XR2 tires and Shimano MT200 brake.
I don’t know how many people say this: I like bikes with bright colors. Some bikes are only available with black, gray, etcetera. Very dull. I wish it had dropper post cable routing. 🤔
I was lucky enough to get my hands on Marlin 6 2022 model at local bike shop just a week ago at $999.99 Canadian $. Navy blue. Other than the fork I think it is exactly the same as Marlin 7, 2021, just different color lineup. Coming from Marlin 5 and 3x7 I was excited to go to the “new modern” 1x . At first I felt limited and not too impressed ( riding mostly on the road ) but after a few long rides I am starting to like it. I added whole bunch of extras to it like fenders, kickstand and computer bike and I love my new city/ trails bike. The only con for me is cheap pedals and seat that’s not too comfortable. I know, it is easily replaced but it costs some $ to do that. I watch both of your channels buys, like them lots. Cheers!
I was under the impression that it came with tubeless ready rims (but not tires)..and I see from the specs online that it is not, you'd have to go up to a Marlin 8 to get tubeless and it comes with tubeless tires.
Im looking at a used Marlin 6 Gen 2 medium. I'm about 173cm which is the high end of medium, and low end of M/L. Would you recommend the medium, or waiting for a M/L?
Awesome review...thank you ...keep emailing coming...do you think marlin 6 gen 3 is worth it? Tnx... newbie here after 20 years and alot has changed...tnx
Thank you for the great review. Looks like this one weighs in around 0.6 or 0.7 of a pound less than your weigh-in of last year's model. That weight difference coming from the 1x drivetrain?
¡Excelente vídeo! Te cuento que estaba apunto de comprarme la M5 roja2022, pero yo siempre soñé con esta color naranja pero me dijeron en Trek que ya no vendrías naranjas. Entonces resulta que ahora subió a la M6 ese color! Ahora a esperar la preventa de septiembre. Cuánto costará? Si ahora la La M6 2021 está aquí en Perú 860$, seguro que llega o supera los 1000$. ¿Cuánto cuesta allá M62022? ¡Saludos! y nuevamente felicitaciones por la producción. 🙌🏼🇵🇪🚴🏽
Aquí en USA esta a $830 en este mes espero que me llegue yo encargue la 6 porque se me hace que esta equipada y el precio no está tan mal es la única bicicleta que ofrece calidad y a bajo precio porque ya los de más son de 1000 asta $10000
Nice and efficient presentation. I think I'm gonna stick with my 5 but I'm thinking about adding the Maxxis tires. Do you recommend the change and why?
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
I ride btwin Triban 540 (Tiagra) road bike and looking to add a MTB for more versatility and comfort. I love this one! especially that gearset! is deore equivalent or better than Tiagra ?
Just bought one. Very nice. It is geared a little low for my taste. Not a lot of hills in florida. Not going to set any speed records on a straight flat road. Kinda want a little bigger chainring in the front. Not sure if one will fit. Pretty sure i could climb super crazy hills like crazy stupid hills with stock gearing.
Those are different grips than the spec sheet. My 2022 Marlin 5 came with those as well. Contacted Trek to see what they were and they had no idea. They aren't bad though, actually glad mine came with those vs the spec'd ones.
Rode a Giant TCR 105 road bike for a few years, took a break and now I want to ride a hardtail, stopped my search on a Marlin 6 specifically; first 5 because of that lime green colour, but going for a 6 because of Deore and 1x drivetrain... How important is it to have a dropper post? To me, it seems like a must if you want to ride anywhere offroad, but I might be wrong. I also saw some options on amazon with a handle underneath the saddles, but it seems this option isn't widely offered, which leads me to think it's not exactly a worthwhile solution? cheers
Doing the same. Got the M5 a month ago and did not like the 2x front just ordered the M6 should be ready by the end of this week. How's the M6 compare to the M5?
The Marlin 6 has the same brakes as the shimano MT 200 if I understood it correctly. I'm 250 pounds and it can slam me to a stop without shredding up my tires. It's amazing.
I recently moved to Colorado and want to get a Mt bike. Would something like this be sufficient, or should I go for something pricier like the Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29? Some of the trails are quite rocky and I can see the bike getting quite a bit of abuse
@@Jamesthebikeguy front derailleur needs one port, there’s two? Maybe there’s no passage above the bottom bracket? Seems silly. 🤷♂️ But then there’s those water bottle mounts on the seat tube…
Loving this bike so far, another ? - it came set up with 2 spacers below the handlebar clamp and one above (then the stem cap) is it easy enough and safe to put the top spacer on the bottom to gain a little bar height? Hope I asked that correctly, so then it would be 3 spacers on the bottom, the handlebar clamp and the stem cap only on top.
I’ve got the same grips on handlebar of my marlin 5, however these are no-name grips, and not bontrager xr endurance comp. I feel like being cheated by TREK.
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Best video I've seen on these bikes. It's especially nice that you give explanations like why it is called "locked on" grip, etc, to the people that are new to mountain biking like me. Subbed, keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching and the kind words
👆 what he said 😄
My son had the Marlin 5 2022 but was stolen, now he has the Marlin 6 2022. Both are great bikes!
Just bought one, I like the single gear upfront.I went for a red merging into black as my colour. Brakes are very good. In XL its quite heavy to lift onto the roof carrier of my car!
Just picked one up today. Had one xl in stock. Took it about 9 miles light trail riding and no complaints.
Is it a 29t or a 30t?
Great video, production quality getting better I can see it! Keep it up! Picking up a Marlin 7 soon, your videos have been very helpful :) Thank you!
Thank you very much!
Get the 6, save the money for a Manitou marcor fork asap and get Deore 2 pot brakes down the line when you're ready, but by which time you will probably want to get a full sus anyway. The only real difference between the two models is a bottom of the barrel RS Judy fork on the M7 which has zero damping and equally as bad as the one on the M6.
@@iffy_too4289 thanks for this info I’m debating which one to buy tomorrow between marlins 6 or the 7
Just upgraded my Marlin 4 to a Marlin 6, same color but M/L frame. The difference in the drivetrain and brakes is incredible. Honestly the best bang for buck Marlin with the 1x drivetrain. I am going to add an external dropper to mine, using the spare holes in the downtube for a partial internal routing. Very capable bike, tons of torque in low gear and decent top speed for road use.
M/L frame.. how tall are you? I'm 5' 10 220. Should I go xl?
@@AKiNGx I’m 5’10”
Think medium would be a decent fit for 5'8" 1/2?! On their site my height is the high end of medium, and low end of M/L.. Have the opportunity to purchase a used medium. Thanks
Still deciding between 6 and 7. Will be visiting a dealer in the next few days to compare them and decide. Great review by the way.
If you plan on doing more commuting I’d go with the 6.
Wow, great video! You just sold me on the Marlin 6 on this color instead of the Marlin 5. Thank you!
I have this exact bike. Same color. I really like it for my basic riding needs.
For an urban commute to work and back, how would the Marlin 6 (1 x 10) differ to the Marlin 5 (2 x 8) drivetrain ? Is the 6 a capable bike on the open road too ?
a 1x drivetrain is usually only seen on high end bikes and the marlins are definitley capable on the road
I’m picking up one of these tomorrow, I like the orange!
I hated the grips, if you have large hands the lock part will rub them raw. PNW grips was a big change for little money. I probably should have gotten a more trail-focused bike but this is the most I have ever spent on a bike and so far it's pretty dang good.
Great review. I bought my first Trek Marlin 5 back in 2015 so Im now looking to upgrade and by your awesome review I've found my new bike. Just hope they arrive in time
Sold my Trek Crossrip Ltd last month. Hoping to change to the Marlin 6 since spent most of the Crossrip life off road anyway. Should have made the switch sooner. Love the single drivetrain
got a marlin 7 xxl frame raised the bars a bit with the extra spacer included feels vvv comfortable with it raises and some new maxis smart sam tan walls its to good
Getting this bike this week I'm so pumped!!! First bike in years so can't wait to get out adventuring with it
I have the 2020 marlin 5 it’s a great bike 👍👌
So how it works after 6 months?
@@Bart-dg6qv been great no issues. Has been in storage since mid December though when it got too cold. Going to see how it is come spring
@@marcguerino5645 Thanks. Got to order two then.
Newbie here - Marlin 6 or Talon 1 for on road and off road (Casual Rider, no downhill, nothing extreme at all)
Gorgeous bike!
Trek always makes awesome bikes. 😁
You got that right!
I just got the black and yellow color scheme today. It won't be available until November because of supply issues though i guess. Seems like a good price for the parts you get.
Just traded in my trek road bike that i dont use as much for this 2022 Marlin 6(same color) and i am excited to get it next feb. This is my first entry level mountain bike and I was deciding between the 5 & 6. What sold me is the single chain derailleur in front verses 2 in the Marlin 5. I love how i can use one had to go up and down the gears. Don't even have to think about it. Its very intuitive.
I literally have upgraded almost every part of this bike. All the factory components are literally the cheapest possible available.
My 2021 Marlin 6 also comes with Maxxis Ikon tires. It also comes with Shimano MT200 brake. My wife’s Marlin 6 women’s comes with XR2 tires and Shimano MT200 brake.
Just ordered my Orange 2022 Trek Marlin 6 today in Orange, target delivery date is May 2022
Take heart. I'm waiting for my 2022 red marlin 6, in March in my shop in France. Unfortunately they couldn't get an orange factory
I don’t know how many people say this:
I like bikes with bright colors. Some bikes are only available with black, gray, etcetera.
Very dull.
I wish it had dropper post cable routing. 🤔
Love the video!!
An honor, coming from the legend himself!
@@Jamesthebikeguy LOL I'm flattered!
I was lucky enough to get my hands on Marlin 6 2022 model at local bike shop just a week ago at $999.99 Canadian $. Navy blue. Other than the fork I think it is exactly the same as Marlin 7, 2021, just different color lineup. Coming from Marlin 5 and 3x7 I was excited to go to the “new modern” 1x . At first I felt limited and not too impressed ( riding mostly on the road ) but after a few long rides I am starting to like it. I added whole bunch of extras to it like fenders, kickstand and computer bike and I love my new city/ trails bike. The only con for me is cheap pedals and seat that’s not too comfortable. I know, it is easily replaced but it costs some $ to do that. I watch both of your channels buys, like them lots. Cheers!
Brooooooooo 😊😀😀😀 you Jemes bro making so so beautiful 👍 video explaining very easy . Love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥😊
@@TalalipopMTB hiya lollipop
I was under the impression that it came with tubeless ready rims (but not tires)..and I see from the specs online that it is not, you'd have to go up to a Marlin 8 to get tubeless and it comes with tubeless tires.
Bought this bike in gradient red. Looks and rides awesome 😌
Im looking at a used Marlin 6 Gen 2 medium. I'm about 173cm which is the high end of medium, and low end of M/L. Would you recommend the medium, or waiting for a M/L?
This guy explained everything so well!
Awesome review...thank you ...keep emailing coming...do you think marlin 6 gen 3 is worth it? Tnx... newbie here after 20 years and alot has changed...tnx
Nice review. Now the real challenge: finding one. 😜
got one same color just need pedal change & how to get dropper post installed & which is compatible if any idea pls help
Great review thanks!
Can it run a dropper post? And if so which dropper post would be best for this bike in medium ?
I have 2018 m7 using for enduro...loveing it
Nice Presentation on Trek Marlin 6….👍🙏
Love mine glad I went with it over the Roam Disc 3
The bike is nice riding and it feels good when going on a bike ride cause I use to do bmx and them bikes just don’t climb the hills like the marlin 6
nice !!
really wanted to see the red and black though
Next time!
Thank you for the great review. Looks like this one weighs in around 0.6 or 0.7 of a pound less than your weigh-in of last year's model. That weight difference coming from the 1x drivetrain?
¡Excelente vídeo!
Te cuento que estaba apunto de comprarme la M5 roja2022, pero yo siempre soñé con esta color naranja pero me dijeron en Trek que ya no vendrías naranjas. Entonces resulta que ahora subió a la M6 ese color! Ahora a esperar la preventa de septiembre. Cuánto costará? Si ahora la La M6 2021 está aquí en Perú 860$, seguro que llega o supera los 1000$.
¿Cuánto cuesta allá M62022?
¡Saludos! y nuevamente felicitaciones por la producción. 🙌🏼🇵🇪🚴🏽
Aquí en USA esta a $830 en este mes espero que me llegue yo encargue la 6 porque se me hace que esta equipada y el precio no está tan mal es la única bicicleta que ofrece calidad y a bajo precio porque ya los de más son de 1000 asta $10000
Nice and efficient presentation. I think I'm gonna stick with my 5 but I'm thinking about adding the Maxxis tires. Do you recommend the change and why?
What is better this or the Talon 1 would you say? I know they are pretty similar components wise. Thanks
Can't wait to pick mine up next week😍
Just picked one up today. Perfect.
I just bought the 2021 model and saw now that the 2022 model is sold cheaper than the 2021.. rip
I just bought the orange version in M/L and mine came with the Bontrager XR2 tires. Do you know which are better?
Very well done review, very thorough. 👍🏼👍🏻👍🏼👍🏾👍🏿👍🏽
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
Loved loved loved the video. I needed info since when
Glad it was helpful!
I'd just get a Manitou markhor on it and call it a day, maybe a grippier tire for the front an save the old one for the rear
Very much satisfied with the product .
Thank you.
2022 and a 10 speed. Amazing. Big brand are really pushing the competition.
why not? bulletproof shifting, zero problems, almost the same cassete as 11speed. see no problem.
Great bike to get into mountain riding if you can find one...Great Value!!!!
Definitely!
Nice review, I'm looking at maybe getting the 2022 Marlin 6 XXL
What is your height?
How does your trek marlin 6 2022 comes with maxxis tyres
I have a Marlin 7, but the 6 looks like a great bike as well.
I ride btwin Triban 540 (Tiagra) road bike and looking to add a MTB for more versatility and comfort. I love this one! especially that gearset! is deore equivalent or better than Tiagra ?
Brooooo Really Love the video super bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥 thankyou so much 🙏🏻😊
Hello,I am thinking of buying marlin 6 ,but in my country I find only XL sizes ,my height is 184 ,the ranks will be too big
Just bought one. Very nice. It is geared a little low for my taste. Not a lot of hills in florida. Not going to set any speed records on a straight flat road. Kinda want a little bigger chainring in the front. Not sure if one will fit. Pretty sure i could climb super crazy hills like crazy stupid hills with stock gearing.
Just ordered mine! Can’t wait!
Sweet!
@@Jamesthebikeguy Bro is it a 30t or a 34t or a 28t?
@@binoym.p6031 It has a 30T Crank, All specs are available on the website
Comparing to Trek Marlin 6 VS Meridia Big 9 which is better
Those are different grips than the spec sheet. My 2022 Marlin 5 came with those as well. Contacted Trek to see what they were and they had no idea. They aren't bad though, actually glad mine came with those vs the spec'd ones.
Have you reviewed the trek pro caliber 9.5? Is for you a good bike?
Not yet, but I hope so. (Hot take, I ordered a Pro Caliber due in April of 2022 *Excited*)
What is the frame size of your bike
hi, the official weight of marlin 6 M is 14.1 Kg, how could you weigh 13.45 Kg with size L?
Rode a Giant TCR 105 road bike for a few years, took a break and now I want to ride a hardtail, stopped my search on a Marlin 6 specifically; first 5 because of that lime green colour, but going for a 6 because of Deore and 1x drivetrain...
How important is it to have a dropper post?
To me, it seems like a must if you want to ride anywhere offroad, but I might be wrong. I also saw some options on amazon with a handle underneath the saddles, but it seems this option isn't widely offered, which leads me to think it's not exactly a worthwhile solution? cheers
Dropper is nice, but on this type of bike/riding its hardly needed.
My trek Marlin 6 2022 comes with BONTRAGER XR2 tyre
I have Firefox nuke29 it have xct but what is the difference between xct and xct 30
In the bike thera are Maxxis ikon tubbeles ready?
No
Please suggest which to go for city riding - 21 Dual Sport 2 or 22 Marlin 6?
Whats you main riding usage? That should clear up the choice.
@@Jamesthebikeguy Riding on city roads. For fitness. And any idea when is the 22 Dual Sport range coming?
Love the lock on grips! Super smart. It’s the little things sometimes
What's the max compatible chainring for this model.. tia
Great vid!
Can a dropper be installed
No
I really miss the gary fisher and bontrager brands. Trek just took the brands and made them just model names.
Traded my Marlin 5 Model 2022 for the Marlin 6 Model 2022, Awesome bike! Love the 1x train...
Doing the same. Got the M5 a month ago and did not like the 2x front just ordered the M6 should be ready by the end of this week. How's the M6 compare to the M5?
@@eddie_beefollowing
I wish when it will launch in India , here the 2021 variant is only available.
I just got the Marlin 7, the price difference isn't big
thoughs about the brakes ? Are they as good as the Shimano MT200 ?
The Marlin 6 has the same brakes as the shimano MT 200 if I understood it correctly. I'm 250 pounds and it can slam me to a stop without shredding up my tires. It's amazing.
@@senseimasters ok thanks for your answer
how do i know the perfect size for me ? im standing 5’5
They have a size chart on the website.
About a grand? Sweet color and nice to see hydraulic disc brakes
At least in my local area it is well below that price
Good review ...bro....keep going...
I am 5 foot 5 inch tall…which size should I choose...S, M or ML??? Pls advice
S.. you have the same height as me..its better the bike is small than its big said my experienced cousins
I recently moved to Colorado and want to get a Mt bike. Would something like this be sufficient, or should I go for something pricier like the Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29? Some of the trails are quite rocky and I can see the bike getting quite a bit of abuse
ask your mom son
Nice Bike like the new 1x10
Right on!
What are the cable ports on the right side of the down tube if it’s not for a dropper?
Front Derailleur in other markets.
@@Jamesthebikeguy front derailleur needs one port, there’s two? Maybe there’s no passage above the bottom bracket? Seems silly. 🤷♂️ But then there’s those water bottle mounts on the seat tube…
Excellent content!!!
Thanks
I was hoping the change was going to be a tapered head tube
That would have made for a nice upgrade, agreed.
What psi would you recommend? Im 6’2” 165lbs just got the XL. So excited!
Congrats on your new bike, have fun. I'd be airing up the tires around 30 PSI
Loving this bike so far, another ? - it came set up with 2 spacers below the handlebar clamp and one above (then the stem cap) is it easy enough and safe to put the top spacer on the bottom to gain a little bar height? Hope I asked that correctly, so then it would be 3 spacers on the bottom, the handlebar clamp and the stem cap only on top.
Que me recomiendas Marlin 6 2022 o Marlin 7 2021
Ninguna, jeje, depende ai quieres bicicleta tipo xc, cualquiera sirve, pero tienen malos componentes
I don’t like the ikon tires they suck on the trail but they do good on concrete
Great info. Video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve got the same grips on handlebar of my marlin 5, however these are no-name grips, and not bontrager xr endurance comp. I feel like being cheated by TREK.
Those rims are only 20mm width? Fork and brakes are the first thing to change. The deore drivetrain is nice tho.
Nah, wheels are fine. Fork and brakes I can get on-board with.
its better if u got 1x12 cause i got same trek m6 2022 1x10 is not enough
Nice upgrade of the Marlin 5.
Indeed
Are the wheels tubeless ready?
Hi, Do you have 49cm size? Thanks
Nice explained
I bought this bike today after about 7 minutes of looking at it....salesman didn't tell me any of this. if he had, it woulda been 6 minutes evaluation