What's the Difference Between the Gen 3 and Gen 2 Trek Marlin? Marlin 8 used for explanation

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  • Calatron's shows the differences between the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Trek Marlin. Calatron does a side by side comparison between the gen 2 Trek Marlin 8 and the gen 3 Marlin 8. Used the Trek Marlin 8 because the Marlin 8 has the most features straight from Factory compared to the Marlin 7, Marlin 6, Marlin 5, or Marlin 4.
    00.00 Intro
    00.34 Differences
    04.09 outro
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  • @MR-mp9mm
    @MR-mp9mm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @calatronscorner1998 you forgot to mention one of the most important differences... The frame is actually different. Different head angle, increased trail, etc, which makes the Gen 3 a more aggressive trail bike.

    • @wchu702
      @wchu702 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Missing the elephant in the room.

  • @Houston_Dent_Technician
    @Houston_Dent_Technician 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the review! I just purchased the Marlin 8 gen 3 because of your video:) I noticed on my Trek the letters are a silver and yours are dark. Did they change the style? Thank you again @Calatronscorner1998

  • @philoxenberg250
    @philoxenberg250 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The comparison of the specs is good however context would be more helpful so when comparing the top tubes or the stems and the difference in sizes what does that mean?

  • @practicaldave
    @practicaldave 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So can the gen 3 has more trail orientated trail geometry, but can the gen 3 still be used for communting as well and still be comfortable to do so?

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The bike could still be used for commuting. I would recommend changing the tires to something more street oriented. The Gen 3 models are coming with more aggressive tires.

  • @TensoryRL
    @TensoryRL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey would you recommend the trek marlin 7 gen 3 or gen 2, this is my first decent bike and I'm wondering because the gen 2 is 100 dollars cheaper right now and the specs look the same for the medium/large size?

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would go with the Gen2 unless you really want to put an internal routed dropper on the bike later on. With the sale on gen 2 it is hard to beat

    • @TensoryRL
      @TensoryRL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ok I was also wondering about the polygon xtrada 7, do you think that would be a better option than the trek bikes or no?

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TensoryRL The Polygon looks like solid bike. It has better gearing than the Marlin 7 but a lower end shock. If you have a local bike shop that carries polygon that is a solid choice. If your local shops don't carry the polygon I would stick with something your local shop sells. It just helps you if there is a warranty issue down the road.

  • @kayc5512
    @kayc5512 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello which one do you recommend for beginners? Better bang for your buck? Thanks

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right now with the sale Trek is doing on the Gen 2 models it is hard not to go that way. I would look at the Marlin 7 in the gen 2 with the sale going on.

    • @jonashedman131
      @jonashedman131 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just bought a gen 2 Marlin 7 here in Sweden. 613usd on black week sales. Hard to beat that! Still waiting for delivery 😊

  • @brianrivasoconer5543
    @brianrivasoconer5543 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have gen 2 and i have 2×50 maxiss minon DHF FRONT AND REAR THEY DO FIT AND DONT RUB

  • @xanlarismayilzade3492
    @xanlarismayilzade3492 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi friend, I have a Trek Marlin 6 gen2 bike. Shimano Deore M5120 rear derailleur with 11-46 cassette, 30T front sprocket. Can I change a 30T chainring to a 40 tooth on this bike? If you lengthen the chain.

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No the chainring would hit the frame

    • @xanlarismayilzade3492
      @xanlarismayilzade3492 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@calicycles1998So can I change to 40 tooth or not?

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No

  • @dmb3428
    @dmb3428 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    gen 3 has slightly better trail geometry , 66.5 head angle vs 69.5 on gen 2

    • @calicycles1998
      @calicycles1998  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It does, the Marlin seems to be getting closer and closer to the roscoe