I got my 2024 Marlin 6 gen 4 today, mine comes with Shimano MT200 hydraulic brake, Shimano Cues FC-U4000-1 crank and XT3 Elite tubeless tire (not the comp). I was told those Shimano parts are better than the ones on the spec? But I am happy to see the entire bike is built with Shimano all around.
i’m currently looking for a bike that will do sort of a bit of everything (some road, dirt, gravel). basically a rugged commuter where i don’t have to worry about the terrain i’m on but also no crazy mountain trails but maybe ride some moderate trails if i wanted to in the future. im considering the 2023 marlin 6 gen 3 but would it be overkill for this? or could i use something like a marlin 6 gen 2 or even a marlin 5?
You can totally make that work with the marlin 6 gen 3, but I’ve ridden lots of moderate trails on my marlin 5 gen 2 and it’s held up just fine. I think you could save some money and go with a gen 2 marlin which is also better for the road/commuting since it’s lighter weight and faster than the gen 3 bikes on the road, but any of them can work if you want them to!
@@michaelgallegos4854 Im in verge of no tomorrow because i cant make up my mind which bike i want either the DS 3 Gen 5 or the Marlin 6 Gen 3. I visited the Trek in Plainview NY I rode on the Verve 3 but didnt like its, then the DS 3 Gen 5 I like it light weight and fast then the Marlin 7 Gen 3 was a bit awkward at first because the handbars and the front suspension just needed to lockout but noisy due to the rugged tires. I am like you one day I will end up on a trail that need the Marlin 6 Gen 3 but instead I may go with the DS 3 Gen 5 and feel sorry I didnt get the Marlin 6 Gen 3. The marlin 7 i mentioned is more expensive but has the Sram and dropper post. Really dont know which direction to take. Thanks if you read this but sorry for the long explanation. Peace
Hi, love to watch your informative enthusiastic video's 😁! I want to buy my first serious mountainbike... but i can't make up my mind wich one. I wil use it for riding on a normal road and for trail. Should i go for the new marlin 6 gen 3 (2024), Marlin 8 gen 3, X-caliber 9 or the Roscoe 7? What do you guys think wil be the best buy for the buck?? Greetings from Holland😁
I'm new to mountain biking and never had an MTB, so which model should I go for would I notice the difference? I've never used a single MTB my whole life
Personally i reccomend a marlin 4 gen 2 for an absolute beginner. Its got everything you need and nothing you dont to get started. Or if youre wanting a little more expensive option, the marlin 6 gen 3 will work wonders. Both are really good bikes, 6 is a little more expensive for vastly upgraded parts like hydraulic disc, a better suspension fork, a better derailleur, and a better drive train, but both are still absolutely solid. Trek bikes are great for their value in what you pay for
Are these both Gen 3 bikes or is the marlin 7 the older gen 2 version? If the marlin 7 is the older version, the marlin 6 gen 3 is definitely better. If they are both gen 3, then marlin 7 is better
The marlin 4 does not have a gen 3 version so the gen 2 will be the newest frame model of that bike. There is a 2024 version of the marlin 4 that is not out yet and it has some upgrades over the 2023 version, and I'll release a video on that bike tomorrow if you're interested!
Not sure how comfortable you are upgrading parts yourself, but I’d personally start with some good pedals with metal pegs so you don’t slip off them when riding. Next thing I’d do would probably be some better tires, you can do a wider 2.35” or 2.4” tire with better traction for rougher trails and that would help a lot. Drivetrain is a bit harder to upgrade since it uses a freewheel, but you can also do better grips, and change the handlebar and stem to a wider bar and shorter stem if you prefer trail riding, or keep it if you prefer cross country
Nice! Marlin 7 is a nice bike and the Roscoe is really awesome for sure. Pedals I’ve pretty much only used the Bontrager elite pedals because I got a bunch when I worked at Trek, but it’s basically the same thing as the raceface chester pedals which are super popular. Grips are definitely personal preference so I’d recommend just going to a bike shop and feeling a bunch of them since there’s so many options out there
I wouldn’t worry about it. I have the Deore 1x10 on my marlin and it’s fantastic. The front shock is better on the new one, but it’s also going to cost more.
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Thanks for another great vid ! The colours is amazing on this Marlin !
Welcome! So excited to see them in person
I just received my 2024 M6 G3. But mine has Deore drivetrain and a MT200 brakes. I dunno if that's an upgrade or downgrade.
Marlin 6 has grown up substantially… I remember ~6 yrs ago it was riding on lowly Tourney drivetrain…
Yeah it's definitely a huge upgrade where it sits now!
so if i change the suspension of this bike to rocksox judy silver, it becomes better than the marlin 7 gen 3 2024?
I got my 2024 Marlin 6 gen 4 today, mine comes with Shimano MT200 hydraulic brake, Shimano Cues FC-U4000-1 crank and XT3 Elite tubeless tire (not the comp). I was told those Shimano parts are better than the ones on the spec? But I am happy to see the entire bike is built with Shimano all around.
Trek has now upgraded Marlin 6 with Marlin 7 component. Most of it 😀
i’m currently looking for a bike that will do sort of a bit of everything (some road, dirt, gravel). basically a rugged commuter where i don’t have to worry about the terrain i’m on but also no crazy mountain trails but maybe ride some moderate trails if i wanted to in the future. im considering the 2023 marlin 6 gen 3 but would it be overkill for this? or could i use something like a marlin 6 gen 2 or even a marlin 5?
You can totally make that work with the marlin 6 gen 3, but I’ve ridden lots of moderate trails on my marlin 5 gen 2 and it’s held up just fine. I think you could save some money and go with a gen 2 marlin which is also better for the road/commuting since it’s lighter weight and faster than the gen 3 bikes on the road, but any of them can work if you want them to!
what about a new dual sport 3 gen 5 as an all around bike instead of the marlin 6 gen 3. which would you choose
@@michaelgallegos4854 Im in verge of no tomorrow because i cant make up my mind which bike i want either the DS 3 Gen 5 or the Marlin 6 Gen 3.
I visited the Trek in Plainview NY I rode on the Verve 3 but didnt like its, then the DS 3 Gen 5 I like it light weight and fast then the Marlin 7 Gen 3 was a bit awkward at first because the handbars and the front suspension just needed to lockout but noisy due to the rugged tires.
I am like you one day I will end up on a trail that need the Marlin 6 Gen 3 but instead I may go with the DS 3 Gen 5 and feel sorry I didnt get the Marlin 6 Gen 3. The marlin 7 i mentioned is more expensive but has the Sram and dropper post. Really dont know which direction to take. Thanks if you read this but sorry for the long explanation. Peace
This or marlin 7 gen 3 2024 if price difference is 200€?
is the new model still good for daily commutitng?? I mean it's almost a marlin 7 now with those changes LOL.
Hi, love to watch your informative enthusiastic video's 😁!
I want to buy my first serious mountainbike... but i can't make up my mind wich one.
I wil use it for riding on a normal road and for trail.
Should i go for the new marlin 6 gen 3 (2024), Marlin 8 gen 3, X-caliber 9 or the Roscoe 7?
What do you guys think wil be the best buy for the buck??
Greetings from Holland😁
Marlin 6 gen 3 form 2023
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Marlin 6 gen 3 from 2024
great. very smart Trek. very very smart.
I'm new to mountain biking and never had an MTB, so which model should I go for would I notice the difference? I've never used a single MTB my whole life
Personally i reccomend a marlin 4 gen 2 for an absolute beginner. Its got everything you need and nothing you dont to get started.
Or if youre wanting a little more expensive option, the marlin 6 gen 3 will work wonders. Both are really good bikes, 6 is a little more expensive for vastly upgraded parts like hydraulic disc, a better suspension fork, a better derailleur, and a better drive train, but both are still absolutely solid. Trek bikes are great for their value in what you pay for
What's better marlin 6 or marlin 5 gen 3?
Hey man love your videos, just want to know that are these colour options metallic or are they matt finish
Regards
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All of the colors on this bike specifically are a gloss finish, but some marlins do come with more matte paint jobs
so youre saying the 2024 marlin 6 ardent is tubeless ready still has the tube just remove it use the sealant and viola its tubeless?
Basically, but you also need to get a tubeless presta valve
@@TalalipopMTB ok got ya thanks
Hey man preciate your videos just wanna know that when is the 2024 trek marlin 6 gen 3 , model launching in asia country India
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Would a Marlin 6 from 2024 make more sense than a Marlin 7 from 2023, considering the price is more or less the same on my country?
Are these both Gen 3 bikes or is the marlin 7 the older gen 2 version? If the marlin 7 is the older version, the marlin 6 gen 3 is definitely better. If they are both gen 3, then marlin 7 is better
@@TalalipopMTB Thank you for the reply. They are both gen 3 but the Marlin 7 is the one from 2023 at 759 euro and the Marlin 6 is this new one at 799
No problem! Yeah in that case Marlin 7 is better, has better brakes and the drivetrain is higher end.
I got a marlin 4 gen 2 is that bad that I am r the gen 4? I got this summer
The marlin 4 does not have a gen 3 version so the gen 2 will be the newest frame model of that bike. There is a 2024 version of the marlin 4 that is not out yet and it has some upgrades over the 2023 version, and I'll release a video on that bike tomorrow if you're interested!
I know I ask u this before but I have Marlin 4 what would be smart to upgrade ?
Not sure how comfortable you are upgrading parts yourself, but I’d personally start with some good pedals with metal pegs so you don’t slip off them when riding. Next thing I’d do would probably be some better tires, you can do a wider 2.35” or 2.4” tire with better traction for rougher trails and that would help a lot. Drivetrain is a bit harder to upgrade since it uses a freewheel, but you can also do better grips, and change the handlebar and stem to a wider bar and shorter stem if you prefer trail riding, or keep it if you prefer cross country
@@TalalipopMTB yeah I think on upgrading the grips and what pedals would u recommend?
@@TalalipopMTB only been on a trail once and later down the road I wanna get at least marlin 7 or Roscoe
Nice! Marlin 7 is a nice bike and the Roscoe is really awesome for sure. Pedals I’ve pretty much only used the Bontrager elite pedals because I got a bunch when I worked at Trek, but it’s basically the same thing as the raceface chester pedals which are super popular. Grips are definitely personal preference so I’d recommend just going to a bike shop and feeling a bunch of them since there’s so many options out there
@@TalalipopMTB I wonder how much I can sell my marlin 4 for
...and I bought Marlin 6 gen 3 last Tuesday... if I knew the 2024 changes I would've just waited a bit more 😮
lol
I wouldn’t worry about it. I have the Deore 1x10 on my marlin and it’s fantastic. The front shock is better on the new one, but it’s also going to cost more.
I agree, the current marlin 6 is not a bad bike at all and yeah the new one will likely cost even more
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