Yes I completely agree with that. In my opinion it’s pretty unfair to customers and that disclaimer that parts can change isn’t that visibly noticeable either so it seems almost shady

I feel this. My brakes on my Marlin are some no-name Chinese things that aren't really very good. I took it back to the bike shop since it didn't match the spec on their website and they told me that was just a thing Trek does. Really disappointing.

From a Trek dealer here as well: bring your bike in ASAP if you are having issues with the installed components. We have been getting bikes in with Radius brakes on them that typically have Tektro M275/276's on them, and customers are having plenty of issues with them. Although bikes are being shipped with them on, which is less than ideal, to Trek's credit, they are warranting them frequently, and with little issue. Go to your dealer and file a warranty claim, the sooner the better, as a bike that is only a couple weeks old it's easier to get warranty work in than a two month, or two year old bike. Trek has pretty high standards for themselves. We have been getting Shimano MT200's on every bike we submit for a claim (because that is what we have in stock to install). If they aren't working, be open and honest with your dealer, let them know they are not up to standard. Make sure you are clear, but don't be pushy or rude, it will get you, basically, nowhere. Hopefully that helps, we have found Trek really receptive, because they genuinely seem care about customer service and having a quality product to offer.

Mine came with Shimano XT brakes instead of Deore so luckily I don't have to complain about this problem. I was a bit surprised that I've got 2x more expensive brakes than I was supposed to get, especially considering the price which was like $2700 or something for Remedy 8

I agree, I think these bikes are getting too outdated. I find the Marlin 6 with TrekFest is where the real value is, with its 1x drivetrain. The lower end models are starting to be a bit long in the tooth with multiple front chainrings. If they don't go away perhaps Trek will relaunch them with 1x drivetrains and Shimano Cues? It doesn't makes sense that beginner bikes come with more complicated drivetrains that are harder to learn.

Could you not just upgrade to a 1x front? I find I'm seldom in the easier chain ring.

@@macfin4862 Yeah but doing all that is more than the bike is worth. I would just cry once and spend the money on a Marlin 8 or a Procaliber

@@Coolchris158 oh, it is definitely not more than the bike is worth. That can be done for somewhere in the neighborhood of $15-$150. I do it regularly with bikes. If it is 8 speeds or more, you just have to replace the front derailleur and chainrings with a cheap narrow wide chainring.

Awesome!! That’s a good one for sure

My favorite bike after the marlin 5

Yeah, it has been around since the 80s! Everybody in my generation started on a 8** Bike

Used to own one, hated it at the time and I still wouldn’t buy it ever again, but even I can recognize an icon. R.I.P 820, you’ve had a good run

@@Rocky4719 yea its so poorly specced might as well be a wal mart bike towards the end.

I went with the same bike in 2021. After a lot of comparisons between comparable Giants, Porygons, avanti etc I found the Marlin 5 was the best value and my local store is a stockist. I'm in Australia and purchased in October 2021. 2 x 8 drive train.

Marlin 5's are very good bang for the buck platforms imo. i've owned 2 and just recently bought the 2023 Marlin 5 to replace my 2017 Marlin 5 for my summer commutes to work (in Alaska) I average 3000 miles a year cycling, usually 2000 miles is during the summer. I rode a Marlin for 6 years, and only replaced the cranks & cassette that was super worn out. lol. decent. I also have a Trek Farley 5 Fat bike as well, and oddly enough , ive noticed some similarities between the two haha. Both the Marlin and Farley weigh the same, at 30 pounds...and both are base model bargains! and both of them Look really cool and flashy with their paint schemes! i love it! BUT- 700 dollars for an aluminum 2x8 hardtail w/ hydraulic brakes is pretty rare in the bike market nowadays! - And i feel like the aluminum frame is very similar or probably the same material as my Farley 5. -so thats good i guess, since my Farley was $2200. But Having a cool looking bike is usually a priority for myself as it really makes you excited enough to want to ride them more often/ and i love showing off my cheap ass Marlin lol👍👍👍👍

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Yeah pretty crazy how fast that happened, but I’m assuming people just aren’t as interested in a city / commuter bike that costs that much money. That’s just my opinion though

​@Talalipop MTB They just didn't hit that advertising niche hard enough. Specialized did, and their e-commuter sales are through the roof at the moment

​@@louishansen2370 It isn't that Trek isn't succeeding at the marketing, The Verve+ models sell like hotcakes; I think it is the price point. The Allant is a fairly large chunk of change for anyone to spend, and I don't think people in North America in general have really bought into the idea of a vehicle replacing commuter. If it was a broadly accepted idea to lose a car for a bike, I think this bike would be a much bigger deal. I understand why a lot of people aren't on board with a commuter bike too, for many it isn't a reality at this point. I think it is a good bike, just a bike ahead of its time, perhaps.

yea I got a diamondback union 2, it has the same motor as the alliant and was a few thousand cheaper.

As far as I know, it has not been discontinued. Not even on sale right now either

Thanks!

Hmm it may just be out of stock for now and they will restock them later. A few of the sizes in every color are crossed out so either they ran out of those colors and will restock or they might be releasing new colors in the near future. Just my guess though

@@TalalipopMTB No, it says that the product is no longer available online. How is that related to it being out of stock!?

In Trek terms, those basically mean the same thing, as unavailable online means that Trek has sent all of those bikes from their headquarters out to their retail stores. Then they will either make more at the headquarters to restock them online, or they might not make any more. So it could be either out of stock or unavailable for good, but for these new marlins my guess would be that they are just out of stock since these are fairly new

@@TalalipopMTB Then how do I know if a trek product is discontinued or not?

Slash Gen 5 still seems to be for sale but they'll likely phase these out eventually as the new slash takes over. Trek warranties all of their frames for life, even ones from the 1970's if you have one, so no warranty issues there.

There are some reasons, like for the Remedy it's the only 27.5" wheel mountain bike from Trek, or the old generation fuel ex if you prefer that style and they are more lightweight as well. Not reasons that appeal to everyone, but certain people may want them

​@@TalalipopMTB The Gen 6 EX Small and lower come with 27.5

@@CatWith-AHat That's true but I don't consider that a true 27.5" bike since you can only get it if you fit the small or XS frame size

I think all over the world, but certain countries may keep them for longer than others depending on how much stock they have left.

@@TalalipopMTB alright... I was going to Marlin 8 gen 3... So its a good news for me that its not there in the list....

​@@Shloka004 I don't think the higher end models of the Marlin are going away, just lots of speciation for the lower end models, like the 4 & 5, right now.

@@compasteedee ohh okay...thanks for the information buddy...

That would be pretty cool but I haven’t heard anything about Trek doing that :(

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