Thinking about picking one of these up in that lovely teal/blue colour to supplement my road bike for commuting and weekend pub trips via the woods/towpaths, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the vid mate, I recently had my cannondale F5 stolen, pride and joy, but ordered up the trek, good to hear that you're enjoying it. Will make more memories on my Marlin 7 too 👍
@@reeso1417 Hello mate, thanks for the reply, built up my Marlin 7, found the same issue 28t front chainring with no top end speed. Do you have the links for the Deore BB and crankset you bought? Be good to have the same setup which I know works seeing your vid!
I am very happy with my M7, it is a great bike, I have used my M7 about 1 year, in several terrains, only mountain, y have the same upgrade, 32t front plate with The same bb and deore cranks, i recommend the 32t upgrade!! great bike i am very happy
Had my Scott aspect 940 stolen a few weeks ago. So bought a trek marlin 7 a few days ago. Really impressed with the bike. And especially the 1x10 drive train. Went for the greyish colour. The orange/red was put of stock. Can't wait to get this bike loaded up for a wild camp and bikepacking trip
I just picked up a 2022 in the same style. My current bike is the Singletrack 930. I haven't been riding for years, but getting back into it. The 930 is going to my son.
Nice edit , looking at this bike for similar reasons to yourself. I,m rural riding woodland trails. It can mount a rear rack and support stand which is handy for bike packing if you don,t use frame bags and agree on the front chain ring. Converted a 3 x 9 for at 30 t on the front.
Nice! I just picked one up …. Had a Nomad CC for a long time… there’s a joy in blasting about on a cheap but very capable bike. A tenth of the cost of the Nomad, def not a tenth of a bike :-)
Trek had to be ass hats and not allow internal drop post routing....so do what we all did: drill a hole at the back of the seat post. Add a grommet and you're good to go! Excellent choice changing from a 28t to a 32t. Keeps from spinning wheels.
Sweet bike just picked mine up the bell was first thing to go got new vault pedals renthel grips and bars curious in tyre size upgrade did u manage to do it if so looking for video cheers
Yep..top end speed is very disappointing. I also have a lot of trouble with the front QR. Seems to need retightened frequently despite cranking it down as much as I can.
That’s unfortunate. My QR is solid mate. And I suppose you cant agree with everyone but I push this thing pretty hard and have had nothing let me down. And I have a couple of top3 finishes on strava downhill sections. The front shock is pretty basic, but that’s about it.
@@reeso1417 Yeah..I would like to change the fork out to a thru axle along with something like a Bomber fork. I think that would take care of 99% of my issues. Well..I do still need a dropper post also.
Nice video. It’s been awhile. Did you do the upgrades? I’ve been riding my 2019 Marlin 7 during all four seasons in the northeast US. I did the tubeless conversion and added a dropper post early last spring. Highly recommended and a game changer on any ride. Thank you for pointing out your BB/crank upgrade. I ditched the riveted 3x crankset to do a 1x conversion (Fifty fifty 32t narrow-wide using my 2000 era hardtail’s crank) but now I need a new BB (and likely new pedals) because of the ice and mud contamination. Trek now claims you can go up to a 34t cog on a 1x. Happy riding!
@@reeso1417 thanks man ! I am 5,10 tall ,i am still trying to figure out should I get the m/l or L.. How tall are you ? And your dropper post is 125 or 150 ?
Technically they are not, but that just means you have to have to put tape in the channel and buy tubeless valves. There are several videos here on TH-cam that document the process. The specialized tape found at LBSs can be pricey but Gorilla tape will work. I’ve done it with a 2019 Marlin 7. Getting the bead to set was the hardest part because I don’t have access to an air compressor.
Thinking about picking one of these up in that lovely teal/blue colour to supplement my road bike for commuting and weekend pub trips via the woods/towpaths, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the vid mate, I recently had my cannondale F5 stolen, pride and joy, but ordered up the trek, good to hear that you're enjoying it. Will make more memories on my Marlin 7 too 👍
People that steal bikes should be stabbed. Yeah, great bike mate, enjoy. X
@@reeso1417 Hello mate, thanks for the reply, built up my Marlin 7, found the same issue 28t front chainring with no top end speed. Do you have the links for the Deore BB and crankset you bought? Be good to have the same setup which I know works seeing your vid!
@@fjung123 Pause it on the part showing the BBracket, You’ll see the Shimano part number. 👍🏼
SM--BB52?
That’s crazy - I just had my cannnondale f5 stolen as well!! Also my pride and joy. Just bought a Miami green Trek Marlin 7 👍🏻
I am very happy with my M7, it is a great bike, I have used my M7 about 1 year, in several terrains, only mountain, y have the same upgrade, 32t front plate with The same bb and deore cranks, i recommend the 32t upgrade!! great bike i am very happy
Nice video. Just picked up the same bike! Looking forward to riding it!
It’s a great bike , enjoy. 👍🏼❤️
Had my Scott aspect 940 stolen a few weeks ago.
So bought a trek marlin 7 a few days ago.
Really impressed with the bike. And especially the 1x10 drive train.
Went for the greyish colour. The orange/red was put of stock.
Can't wait to get this bike loaded up for a wild camp and bikepacking trip
I just picked up a 2022 in the same style. My current bike is the Singletrack 930. I haven't been riding for years, but getting back into it. The 930 is going to my son.
Nice edit , looking at this bike for similar reasons to yourself. I,m rural riding woodland trails. It can mount a rear rack and support stand which is handy for bike packing if you don,t use frame bags
and agree on the front chain ring. Converted a 3 x 9 for at 30 t on the front.
The fork stanchions are beginning to take damage, keep stanchions clean and seals lubed nicely.
Nice! I just picked one up …. Had a Nomad CC for a long time… there’s a joy in blasting about on a cheap but very capable bike. A tenth of the cost of the Nomad, def not a tenth of a bike :-)
I live in dorset, racking my brain to try and picture where this was filmed, nice bike, ive just got a marlin 4 for similar reasons.
Hi mate, this is overlooking Bere Regis heading from Tolpuddle via tracks.
That’s absolutely gorgeous scenery!
Thanks man, lucky to live where I live. 😃❤️
@@reeso1417 yeah the UK is so nice definitely nicer than the US lol I’m hoping to get a Marlin 7 or 8 for my birthday in a few weeks
My marlin 7 coming this week same as pedals ;) ex bmx rider bout 20 yrs ago
Enjoy 😊
Trek had to be ass hats and not allow internal drop post routing....so do what we all did: drill a hole at the back of the seat post. Add a grommet and you're good to go! Excellent choice changing from a 28t to a 32t. Keeps from spinning wheels.
Sweet bike just picked mine up the bell was first thing to go got new vault pedals renthel grips and bars curious in tyre size upgrade did u manage to do it if so looking for video cheers
I have the same 1! The noisiest bike ever, inner cable routing, clunks, clangs, ticks. Taking it back for a service after 2 weeks. Not impressed.
Man, that’s a shame, mine is fine. Maybe have it checked out. Have a good weekend. ❤️
Tnx for sharing,great ride 👍
Thanks mate
Lucky bastard! Beautiful place.
😃❤️
nice bike love the color
Yep..top end speed is very disappointing. I also have a lot of trouble with the front QR. Seems to need retightened frequently despite cranking it down as much as I can.
That’s unfortunate. My QR is solid mate.
And I suppose you cant agree with everyone but I push this thing pretty hard and have had nothing let me down. And I have a couple of top3 finishes on strava downhill sections. The front shock is pretty basic, but that’s about it.
@@reeso1417 Yeah..I would like to change the fork out to a thru axle along with something like a Bomber fork. I think that would take care of 99% of my issues. Well..I do still need a dropper post also.
QR?
@@ertai222 quick release, for the front wheel
@@wvjeepguy8178 ohhh true.
Great video - I have the same bike
Nice video. It’s been awhile. Did you do the upgrades?
I’ve been riding my 2019 Marlin 7 during all four seasons in the northeast US. I did the tubeless conversion and added a dropper post early last spring. Highly recommended and a game changer on any ride.
Thank you for pointing out your BB/crank upgrade. I ditched the riveted 3x crankset to do a 1x conversion (Fifty fifty 32t narrow-wide using my 2000 era hardtail’s crank) but now I need a new BB (and likely new pedals) because of the ice and mud contamination. Trek now claims you can go up to a 34t cog on a 1x.
Happy riding!
Yeah man, desperate for a dropper. Enjoy. 👍🏼
Nice video bro, i like your set-up
Do you have the thick version grips?
And your shimano crankset, is it the M5100 /175mm
Yes to both mate ✅❤️
@@reeso1417 thanks man ! I am 5,10 tall ,i am still trying to figure out should I get the m/l or L.. How tall are you ?
And your dropper post is 125 or 150 ?
@@YanicEtoCharles I’m an inch taller then you. I’d go L. And it’s a 150 long dropper post 👍🏼
Any probs with the QR skewers? Disc rub? I must be the only one who thinks it should be thru axles
Thanks for The comment, no issues with that yet. And I ride 3 times a week, so holding up pretty good. 😃
Good video! Did you ever upgraded to an dropper post? And if so which one did you get? Thanks
I got the BRAND-X Decend. Drill a little hole and route the cables inside. I’m not worried about the frame warranty, and it works just great.
@@reeso1417 thank you, I appreciate it!
Why was the clutch turned off.
Hadn’t noticed. Oops
Do you know if the wheels are tubeless ready? Heard folk say yeah and no
They are not tubeless ready. Sadly.
Technically they are not, but that just means you have to have to put tape in the channel and buy tubeless valves. There are several videos here on TH-cam that document the process. The specialized tape found at LBSs can be pricey but Gorilla tape will work. I’ve done it with a 2019 Marlin 7. Getting the bead to set was the hardest part because I don’t have access to an air compressor.
Do you have a link for that water bottle holder, looks massive.
It’s made by elite. It’s an Elite Custom. 👍🏼
What model crankset is that?
Man, I can’t remember now, I’ll try
To find out.
I gave one to my girlfriend as a birthday present .