That’s so sweet!! :D

I agree!

GoPro 10 is coming out with amazing built in stabilization and 5k footage. Would love to see your videos shot with that and maybe a Bluetooth mic. Hopefully the Trek team sees how much everyone watches your videos. Awesome video, after watching I finally called the bike shop and ordered the Marlin 5!!! Thanks again.

Thank you! :D

Nice!! It’s definitely a great bike in my opinion.

That’s awesome!!

:D agreed!

Thank you!! I’m really excited too :)

:DD HAHA thank you :))

Omg that’s so crazy! I’ll take note of it if i’m ever around there :)

Thank you! I appreciate that :)

Yeah I agree; the marlins are surprisingly good! X-Calibers are definitely a nice step up though.

Anything trek 💯📈

Thank you!! I love the support :)

I agree! And thank you :D

It's not the bike, it's the pilot!

Hahaha oh boy that would be insane

Nice!! Yeah I really like the roscoes, but haven’t ridden them on trails yet. Thanks for the support :)

Thank you!

Did u buy this bike? If yes then how is ur experience with it? I'm thinking to buy it

HAHAH

Thank you!! The Marlins can definitely handle more than the Dual Sports, but a lot of people do just use them as rugged commuter bikes so they can basically be anything.

HAHA thank you :D

Thank you! :)

Weird people would dislike video lol

Nice!! Honestly yeah any modern bike from a bike shop should be a lot better than what you have currently. Not to say your bike is bad, but bikes have really improved so the marlin should be pretty fun! It’s still one of the less expensive ones but not bad at all.

@@TalalipopMTB for sure! My bike has like 50mm of travel on its fork and normal brakes. More of a hybrid I think. Super excited though!

Yeah that sounds like more of a hybrid with that travel. I’m excited for you!! :D

@@TalalipopMTB thank you! Your videos certainly helped me out with choosing and learning more about bikes.

@@TangyLlama No problem!

Thank you!!

Nice!! And yes I definitely will try to go on most of them :)

Oh yeah it definitely makes everything seem less steep than it was; this trail was a fun one for sure.

Definitely :D

Yay! :D

Hahaha :D thank you!

Yeah Im definitely going to eventually get another bike with wider tires anyways to try stuff like that out so that should help :)

@@TalalipopMTB Really! What bike will it be!

Nice! There's a wait on pretty much every bike these days, so it's definitely lucky to see one.

I definitely will! Thanks :)

Thanks!!

Uhh, is there even a comparison between those two bikes? The Spectral is a way more advanced bike.

Hahaha yeah I’d upgrade if anything was in stock right now ;(

Fuel ex of course

:D

Thank you :)

Hahaha wow. I’m sorry to hear that; looks like the farley 9.6 would’ve been better ;D

@@TalalipopMTB I'm very excited to get out with it, but here in mn snow flys and they start closing trails. First thing I might do is shorten the seat tube. Second might be a kickstand.

@@harrygrimley4352 Yeah the seat tube on those is pretty long for sure so that's a good idea.

Thanks! And congrats :D

I bought 2022 version of this bike, its cool

Thank you!

If we get one in the store I’ll try to!

Yeah I’ve been getting a few more comments like that; I’ll definitely try it next time!

Yeah I'm really hoping to go on some crazier trails eventually, though the go pro isn't the best at showing how steep things are.

This video was recorded near Folsom / Fair Oaks but I live in West Sacramento

Thanks!

I've heard many people mention that the Bontrager Arvada saddle on this bike is not comfortable. I think switching it out to a more cushioned seat would solve that problem! I've kept the same seat on my bike in hopes that it will just wear in, which is has a bit, but overall it is pretty stiff.

I’ve had one about 2 weeks. I rode stood quite a lot but the seat definitely isn’t the comfiest. I’ve just received a memory foam seat cover today. Out on a 17 mile ride in the morning do will hopefully feel the benefit. Great Bike so far though. 👍🏻

@@leecampbell2521 after about 8 months I can say that my seat definitely feels much comfier, I came from BMX bikes so it was probably just getting used to big bikes

Nice!

:D

Steven Young hi mate I have a marlin and I’m sorry to say it’s not the best I’ve had it a while done quite a lot of trails and it is not very durable

NOPE! It's not for that at all ...it's honestly an awesome commuter bike that can do gravel and a trail as in some dirt but not big roots etc. Your chain will fall off and the bike will sound like its falling apart.

I’ve personally had a trek marlin 4 and i put a 1x10 on it and RockShox pike forks on it and have ridden it on a line a whistler just upgrade in their unbreakable

Syrus yep you got it!

pwhardcore. I doubt that’s true please put a video on your channel if it’s true

The women's model is the same size as the mens, just has a different seat and color. Trek is great about exchanges within 30 days! You can definitely swap it out as long as there isn't too much damage or anything.

@@TalalipopMTB just got back from exchanging to a size small Marlin 5. Should be ready for me tomorrow. Customer service is top of the line.

@@djad332104 Awesome!! Glad you had a good experience :)

Nope, no pre drilled hole in the base of the seat post.

Yep stock tires!

I have ridden it on the road and it’s definitely not bad, but if you’re planning on sticking to the road more often, a hybrid bike is probably a better option since it’s going to be lighter and overall easier to deal with on the road.

A size xs would be perfect if you are 5'0" exactly!

I know Trek's hybrid bikes are more fitness oriented, especially the FX which has a lot of fitness specific features. The marlin 7 is great as a beginner mountain bike or if you want to ride some biking trails more often, but if you prefer to stay on the road the FX bikes will be faster, lighter, and better for fitness overall. If you want something in the middle, the dual sport bikes have suspension works but thinner tires so they are not as robust as the marlins, but much better for road and light trail riding.

@@TalalipopMTB thanks for the reply! And congratulations for getting your dream job!

Thank you too!

I have not actually

It's not a bad beginner bike at all, though for racing it might be less equipped and heavier than typical bikes. The x-calibers are better for cross country racing for sure, but I have had one person say they competed with the marlin 5 and did pretty well!

@@TalalipopMTB awesome, thank you so much

Yes I definitely will! Not sure which one yet but I’m looking at some options :)

Get a 2021 fuel ex8🤟😉

oldmatelinc nah Remedy 8 mate 🤘🏻

A medium frame would fit your height better for sure. Was that the question you were asking?

@@TalalipopMTB yes, thanks, I was looking at Marlin 6/7 instead

Yeah I feel that :(

I thought for a minute there he had sped up the video but he was just in wrong gear pumping away.

Oh yeah sometimes I prefer being in a higher gear in general but I can see while watching the video that it looks inefficient. I'll try moving to a lower gear and going that route next time!

@@TalalipopMTB try a lower gear and work your way up as needed

Agreed!

Do you have a problem if I comment

Not at all! Comment away :) and yes I will definitely get my own go pro eventually.