First Ride and I Broke My Trek Marlin 7

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3 жыл бұрын

I finally got my 2021 Trek Marlin 7 and had to get it out for a quick ride. The bike rides really nice and I'll do a full review in the future. For now, I just wanted to show a few things including riding down some larger rocks, a really small drop, and getting a little air. I ran into a few problems which I hopefully remedied at the end of this video.
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@lynwaldryancox8687 3 жыл бұрын

Your chain is coming off cause your derailer is not locked. The gray clip on your derailer push it up you will see you'll have alot less play in chain. That probably why your chain kept coming off. I have the 2021 Marlin 7 also.

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

@Lynwald, thank you so much for the reply. I am going to check that this evening! Just picked the bike up the other day and haven’t gone through it too much.

@tozbog1097 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think its a good bike? I'm considering selling an old Carrera kraken to buy this soon

@lynwaldryancox8687 3 жыл бұрын

@@tozbog1097 I think it's the best bike at this price. Bang for the buck but everyone has their own opinion. Try one out before buying it

@tozbog1097 3 жыл бұрын

@@lynwaldryancox8687 ok cheers mate

@DavidFarlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@tozbog1097 It's miles better, good upgrade.

@jacob8719 3 жыл бұрын

really considering buying this bike it was a toss up because i wasnt sure how well it would do on just normal roads but from watching this it kinda gave me a good perspective thankyou

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my channel. I have some other marlin 7 videos. I love the bike!!

@samsmbn5794 2 жыл бұрын

Him: No problem with chain company Ng off and dork disk Me: every problem with the reflector

@vikramsinghdange4955 2 жыл бұрын

Hi .... I loved watching your video and that too like dad and son bike riding runs. It's not only entertaining but also informative. I need your help in suggesting me a bike between Trek Marlin 5 and 6 which are 2022 model. I don't know which will serve me better when it comes to commuting as well as hill climb and also mountain biking and gravel riding just like you doing as I need your suggestion in this. Like I don't know if I should buy Marlin 6 with single drive train in the front and 10 on the rear side. Will it still give me some speed while riding on the road and good on hill climb and hill decent on roads or not. Please suggest and guide me. I'm buying one coming January 2022 and I still can't decide.

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

I might be late replying, so hopefully you got what you needed but here's a few thoughts. Prices of bikes are going up and it's been crazy just to find bikes. the frames on the marlins are all the same so it's just components. If you are looking for speed and commuting on roads, a 5 should be good with more gearing and lower price. If you want to get into more trail riding, thats when you want to start looking at a higher model for the components. For myself as a beginner, riding with beginners, the higher end derailleurs really made a different as far how often or if your chain falls off the bike. The single drive train has been more than enough for me, but as i ride more, and ride faster, i can see how top speed may not be enough for some, especially if you are commuting and riding roads fast.

@vikramsinghdange4955 2 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV I got my fav colour that is lithium grey in marlin 5 of 2022 model and its a perfect all rounder. It s giving speed on road and good on trails. I have used a tube to roll ove rthe bar where the chain slaps so its an amazing bike.

@koopa1375 3 жыл бұрын

Do you spin out the pedals often for daily use? 28t crank seems too small

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

the 1x10 does well for me. On road, down a hill, my garmin had me at about 32 mph and I could have pedaled harder to get more speed without issue.

@DavidFarlow 3 жыл бұрын

On downhill I do spin out earlier than on my previous bikes.

@maur0p0g0 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! What pedals did you install in the Marlin?

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mauricio! They are fooker pedals which you can find here, amzn.to/3kPFbGf. You can also see the video where I unbox, talk a little about these, and put them on my wife's Trek Marlin 6, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/meB1m8pz3a6lknk.html. Hope that helps!

@maur0p0g0 3 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV awesome, thanks!

@nothingintheremeow5739 3 жыл бұрын

Can i put 32t plate on it?

@gsdubz9931 3 жыл бұрын

1:02 dad reaction, good work.

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been riding a lot and there has definitely been some close calls. Luckily we haven’t crashed into anyone else!!

@gsdubz9931 3 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV Hey so any regrets buying this particular brand/model? I've been researching like crazy (Giant, Specialized, Trek, Marin et al) and of course NONE of these are even available to me, lol. Might come down to whichever one I can find first in my size.

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

I like to research things and to be honest I was set on ordering a vitus nucleus based on what you get for your money. Those need to be ordered online from the UK. After a few times of being notified they were in stock, clicking to get one, and then seeing they were already sold out, I decided to go with the Trek Marlin 7. There is surely an argument as to why you should or should not buy one or the other big name bikes that fall in the category you want but to be honest they are all pretty close in spec and price. The biggest factor for me (aside from what I could order and receive in less than 6 months) was the local bike shop. If you have a local bike shop, close to you, I think going with what they have is a good choice. I brought my bike in after about 2 months of riding. They tightened things up, adjusted the derailleur, cleaned it up a bit, and there was no additional cost. For me, that support is worth more than saving a few a dollars ordering something online. No regrets on my end. I love the marlin 7.

@gsdubz9931 3 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV Ah yes, I totally agree on the LBS aspect, very important. I found a place that will do lifetime tune-ups...they mainly sell Giant. I think I've whittled my choices down to the Talon 1 or the Marlin 7, both seem pretty close as far as specs go. Good to know you like the Marlin. It's really a gorgeous bike, to boot!

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve looked at the talon 1 a few times and have been a bit confused about what comes standard for the front suspension. The web page now looks like you have a few options. If you end up going with the talon 1, keep me updated on the fork you get and what you think!

@ronaldd8741 3 жыл бұрын

cut off the dork disc and turn on the clutch on your trek marlin 7

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Hi whatsupgt! That dork disc was cut off immediately after that ride which I put at the end of the video. Thanks for the heads up on the clutch. Someone else also commented about that, so I just uploaded a video just in case anyone else takes their bike out without checking! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpOkg6Zn3KvLo6s.html

@OfficiallyOrtega 3 жыл бұрын

Just cut it off. There is no functional purpose relating to the performance of the bike. Additionally there is no major increase of injury from removing it.

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

@ortego taco, it’s been cut off. So much better now!

@eddieeaves4390 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. So long as your derailleur is properly adjusted and you’re not concerned with chain coming off and wedging in the spokes. Can’t remember the last bike I had with a dork disk.

@grumpy-dad3701 Жыл бұрын

First thing I did when I bought my Merlin 7. Switched the clutch on the derailleur Wheel Reflectors off Dork disk off Handle reflector off. I do like the 1x10

@DadTechTV Жыл бұрын

took me a bit, but I finally took all that stuff off too. Awesome to hear you are liking the 1x10.

@Thatslikefortoddles3789 11 ай бұрын

I got my marlin 7 last year but I didn't really do anything with it but this year I started to have problems with the kickstand. Whenever I went off jumps it would come down and almost cause crashes. I took the kickstand off and all the reflectors.

@highlifedevere9327 2 жыл бұрын

Internal cable rattling needs to be sorted immediatley.

@danvanbelk1 2 ай бұрын

I don’t ride a new bike until the dork discovers is out and the wheel reflectors and any other reflectors. These things are dangerous especially for others when you’re on a trail

@tysonm2525 3 жыл бұрын

I took off my clear disk immediately, any update on the chain?

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tyson. I did an update video where I didn’t realize the derailleur has a clutch. I flipped it on and have had no problems with the chain at all. Very solid bike I’m super happy with. That video is here... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpOkg6Zn3KvLo6s.html

@cam1723 3 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t come with a dork disk you love to see it

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

I assume most people remove them anyways so easier if it’s not there!!

@megamax5777 3 жыл бұрын

Mine to its really helpful

@kaicrouch5834 3 жыл бұрын

My disk came off in my first ride as well but I just ended up cutting it off mid-ride

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like they know most people will take it off!

@DaveKhalifa07 3 жыл бұрын

I get mine next week

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great bike. Let me know how you like it!

@stevenhickman1388 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the clutched derailleur

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

I had no clue at the time. Had a follow up video here, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpOkg6Zn3KvLo6s.html, about the clutch.

@harperfilm4379 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah basically what everyone else is saying, just cut it off. I would cut off the clips that attach to the spokes first then cut down one side and pry it. Be careful not to bend it too much because it can do a bit of damage to the spokes.

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Harperfilm. I cut the disc off at the very end, but not sure I did it as eloquently as you suggest here. So far the bike has been amazing since taking that off and realizing I needed to turn on the clutch on the derailleur.

@harperfilm4379 3 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV For your next bike, you could try it out my way. Keep up the great work!

@leninmercedes6567 8 ай бұрын

I took off my Dork Disk.

@DadTechTV 8 ай бұрын

While the one on my son's bike is useful, the one on the marlin was useless.

@dsstnt0621 3 жыл бұрын

Other than that does the bike ride well?

@lynwaldryancox8687 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I love mine. Sold my Minelli & got my Marlin 7

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy with the Marlin 7. For the price I think the components are really nice especially the fork. I can also say that after riding my wife's Marlin 6 for a while, if you are going to actually get on some trails and not just cruise around, the extra few dollars for the 7 is totally worth it. I'll be doing some follow up videos in the near future. Going to try to put some miles on the bike this weekend.

@EarthSurferUSA 9 ай бұрын

1:04 Almost "T-Boned" your son. lol (A actual phrase from motorcycle dirt bike racing)

@DadTechTV 9 ай бұрын

Ha, yes. It was always fun having no idea which way he was gonna turn. 2 years later, I'm watching him navigate trails on his 200cc quad, and it still makes me nervous!

@badedit2512 3 жыл бұрын

what is the dork disk for, what is it on there for? i just bought a 7 and have never seen one

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

It’s to prevent the chain from really messing up the wheel, and getting stuck if the chain falls off between the gears and wheel. If the derailleur is properly setup that should not happen. But it’s at your own risk if you take it off.

@joshreyes4647 2 жыл бұрын

arent you supposed to remove them in the first place?

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on how you look at it. Lol

@cobalt8223 3 жыл бұрын

I am a bit new to biking. If I get the Marlin 7, should I worry for anything ?

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

I was the same way when purchasing the Marlin 7 having not purchased a bike in over 20 years. The Marlin 7 is an excellent choice. However, I would recommend seeing what brands your local bike shop offers. There are many models from different brands that are pretty much identical. It's the expertise of the local bike shop, along with service they provide when needed, that really helps. My local shop is a Trek dealer, so it made the most sense for me, especially since they do basic tune ups for free since I purchased from them. Only other consideration is that if you think you will be doing a lot of trail riding and advancing quickly, maybe look at some bikes that come with additional upgrades (larger tires, dropper posts, 1x12, etc...). Check out my most recent video talking about 3 things i love and 3 things that could be improved on the Marlin 7. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pp5pa7ydtLereJc.html

@poofeedick49 3 жыл бұрын

In my country i found full slx m7100 brakes and shiftswith Pro Koryak serie stem and handle bar this bike for 790 dollar :bisan.com.tr/mtx-7800-2020 Or im gonna buy this bike for 980 dollar so what do you think about it pls answer i need recommend or advice :)

@EarthSurferUSA 9 ай бұрын

You were suppose to take that thing off. Some regulation junk I guess, like reflectors. Learn how to adjust your derailleur, (Not to much to know. One screw handles the stop at the top and the other handles the stop at the bottom, and then all you have to do is get the cable tension right so it shifts well up and down with the stops keeping the chain from going to far. Nobody uses those things. Seriously. Just cut it off.

@EarthSurferUSA 9 ай бұрын

Mine was set pretty good from the dealership, (not sure of the factory tuned it or the local shop). All I did was turn up the cable tension one click and it was perfect.

@DadTechTV 9 ай бұрын

@@EarthSurferUSA There was a lot for me learn when I first got this bike and still a lot for me to learn going forward. Hoping some of my videos can help others too. My was also set pretty good from the start other than the switch not being flipped. Thanks for watching!

@Alex-ng2vz 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a 2019 or 2021

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Its the 2021 Trek Marlin 7.

@eastwood111 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t break your bite dude. You literally need to remove a piece of plastic lol

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

I also had to learn about the clutch on the derailleur.

@blarfneggs3728 2 жыл бұрын

Is this a Chinese made bike?

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

It's a Trek Marlin 7. Trek is an american company, but from my understanding, most major bike brands have their bikes made overseas.

@chillmusic2482 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the marlin 7 now im scared

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be scared. It's a really nice bike. The dork disc isn't needed. Check my other videos to see what my issue was with my derailleur, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpOkg6Zn3KvLo6s.html and also what I thought the first time out on some real trails, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNCgrZx40MialqM.html. Awesome bike!!!!

@leum5275 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Mainlyrock__1017 2 жыл бұрын

Your prices way too high you need to cut it

@chrissherlock9511 2 жыл бұрын

wheres your helmet

@DadTechTV 2 жыл бұрын

At the time of this video it was on order. I always wear a helmet when riding now. Actually looking to step it up to a full face helmet now.

@petan.n8590 3 жыл бұрын

Next time wear helmet, but nice video! :)

@DadTechTV 3 жыл бұрын

Great point. I have a fox speedframe pro that was still on backorder at the time of some of my early videos, but make sure to always have it when I'm riding now.

@petan.n8590 3 жыл бұрын

@@DadTechTV Thank you!