I just bought this a couple of days ago and it rides really well. I've ridden it on paved bike trails, and a little bit of dirt and mud. It holds up really well so far. The brakes are phenomenal; never afraid to start peddling down-hill. I've been told to not to do jumps on this bike due to the wheels being prone to bend, but any easy down-hill rides without too difficult of an obstacle, it'll do just fine.
Ride it til the parts wear out. Replace shocks with XCR or TK30. Upgrade drive train with Acera 8 speed. Done. Tourney will wear out in one winter from salt, dirt from being made of cheap steel and plastic. Works, but not forever.
The marlin 5 cannot have more than 7 speed because of the hub i have the 2019 and its a freewheel not cassette if i swap to a cassette can i get more gears?
Brakes, fork, drivetrain, and wheels. Luckily all of those can be upgraded to turn your normal marlin 6 into a xcaliber9 level bike. It's cheaper if you buy the higher end marlin 8 instead of upgrading the 5 or 6 but with current shortage good luck finding even the marlin 4.
Great review. My suggestion to anyone looking at buying one is to look at the 6 too. It just has a few nicer bits and pieces really and it’s not that much of a price jump. As soon as lockdown is over in the uk and we’re back to normal, I’m gonna go buy one. My brother bought the 6 a few weeks ago and I’m in love
The 6 is a nice parts upgrade. Slippery slope when going up the food chain. There is always something "better" and for "only a little more". Lol, guilty of doing this myself!
I think Trek could at least bump the group set up to Altus or Alivio. IMO there’s no excuse for LBS to offer bikes with WM level drivetrains. That being said, the Hydraulic brakes are a nice touch over the usual shifter/break lever combo usually found on “tourney” level bikes. Great review, JTBG!
Also im 11 turning 12 on the September 22 this year! Im getting a new bike, but i dont know which one to get. This one is in my list of choices! How will it be for a begginer MTB rider? I dont know any tricks, not even a bunny hop (Im a noob lol). I manly do travveling on my bike. E.G shopping, school. Will it do good on the road? Sorry for the overload of questions. Kind Regards, Mandalorian
Im looking for my first beginner MTB and i have a few options:Giant Talon 3, Trek Marlin 5/6, Gt Aggressor, Diamondback Overdrive and Cannondale Trail 8. Can someone please tell me which is the best one for the money, and also for commuting
I'm the same cant decide, I know some of these wont come with an air fork, unless you want to spend more money ?. Most of the shops are out of stock and wont be getting anymore until late August early September so its a pain. The forks will be the deciding factor for me, depends on how hard you're going to ride it off road ? Its not an easy decision.
At this level I think Trek needs to step it up a bit. Kev Central debuted the Schwinn Axum... at $400.00 I would give serious thought into that bike over this one. And I started on a Marlin 7.
@@Ekhazman Personally, I prefer the Pitch over the Marlin. Why not test ride both bikes out to see which one she likes better? Try the Scott Aspect 750 out. I had this bike and regret selling it.
I just built my marlin 5 2019/2020 frame with a 27 speed shimano alivio with hollow tech bb,also with a markhor mantiou fork with specialized stout wheelset with vittoria saguaro 29x2.2. Plus a orginal 8 stem. I prefer to build my own around a frame so I could push the frame to it max build. I do love the frame. It is a lot lighter than my schwinn boundary and my mongoose xr.
@Gerald Powell Which Alivio derailleurs did you get? I've got a 2019/2020 Marlin 5 as well and would like to upgrade the TY300 derailleurs to Alivio but keep the 3x7 drivetrain... would it be possible to just slap in an RD-M4000 and call it a day without touching anything else?
I bought this bike about a month ago and love it. Im not too bike savy so this video gave me some more insight into the bike iteself. Thanks! Quick question, how much PSI should I put into the tires?
TREK needs to up it's game. The drivetrain is big-box material and the straight head tube is heading in the same direction. I considered this bike as a cheap way to start MTBing and upgrading it down the road, but even if you upgrade every single component, the frame will still be a straight tube...
The drivetrain is way above big box, let's not generalize a 3x7 as big box. This is a cassette, hydro brakes, full Shimano shifters, and crankset. As far as the steerer is concerned. 99% of riders either won't care for their usage nor would they upgrade the bike's fork. Keep in mind a fork is significant in cost and you could be in an x-caliber for the cost of an air fork and install.
@@Jamesthebikeguy I don't see any company using 3x7 as standard, unless on cheaper bikes. On a 500USD bike, they should at least stick with a 2x8 or even a 1x9 or 1x10. So yes, to me, this is bigbox stuff. Shimano, sram, plated in gold, it's old tech.
@@julieleenaers313 same drive chain on my Schwinn boundary and it was 150 haha yea it's time to step up there game, Schwinn is slowing getting better at MTB builds
@@Jamesthebikeguy thanks for the reply! Yes, I have the parts for the rest of the drivetrain. I wasn't sure if the freehub has enough space for 10 or 11 speed cassette.
I am short boy height 158cm size S okay for me but I don't like curved top tube i like straight top tube what should I do ?any help I am thinking to get marlin 4 or 5
Some people complain about trek pricing. From what I’ve found they are priced very well. Some competitors of certain models may be a little less expensive, sometimes more. Maybe better components on one part, but not as good on another. Sometimes it differs bike to bike too. The 2020 roscoe 7 is one of the best values I’ve seen. The stache is a little over priced, but the geometry is amazing. I don’t want to go on a rant so I’ll stop now.
Trek frameset is made in Taiwan and China just like Merida, Giant or Cannondale. In what way they are stronger? The rest of parts are the same like all brands do. Give me a single valid reason to buy a Trek over other brands please. Trek most entry level bikes are expensive. It's a fact.
Let's Discover Mauritius I didn’t say the frames are stronger or the bikes are better. I have no problem with specialized or giant or any other brand. I think it comes down to what fits better.
Hi.. i want bike for roads and light trails and i am thinking about marlin 4 or 5 what do you suggest and why? Trek DS is not available in our retailer
I got the marlin 4 the differences are the cassete, shifters, brakes and forks. I reccimend you buy the 5 for its brakes and a casette ive tried the fork in the marlin 5 the preload does nothing its basically the same fork as the 4. If you have a higher budget get the 5 if not the 4 is ok
(Sorry for my bad English) I'm thinking to purchase this bike with the same color for me (man) but I visit trek's site and didn't find the frame.Can someone or you please help me
The only reason this is considered a women’s bike is because of the saddle........ But once you get to the medium sizes and up..... they become unisex. But more often used for men..... since on an average..... men are taller
@@Jamesthebikeguy I have tried the marlin 5 not the bad boy. Does the bad boy have a suspension lockout? I will be riding cross country roads. I really would love to hear your input on this as I am an amateur. Pls reply Also the marlin 5 isn't in stock anymore so now it is either marlin 6 or Cannondale bad boy 4.
Want to get the bike but worried it might be a bit heavy to carry up and down 4 flights of stairs daily. Anyone have any sense of if the weight is pretty reasonable or not?
I own one of those bikes,its so slow and heavy. i will change the tire size from the 29 to a smaller size tires.I own a trek fx and it is a fast bike both on asphalt and trail or gravel.trek shop told me i can add a 700 size tire. With those 29 size tires that bike is not good for long distance rides. but with a 700 size tires I am sure it can be a long distance Bike.
No surprise a mountain bike is heavier and slower than a fitness bike. That's like saying a Jeep Wrangler is not as fast or handles as well as a BMW m3
@@Jamesthebikeguy trek marlin 5 is slow because of the size of tires it have. I just went yesterday , 8/10/2020to a trek bike store to put 700 size tires on my marlin 5. I could only go 10 mph on the bike path, strugling. When i rode on the asphalt i was going 11 miles per hour.
Don't buy this for mtb, you are gonna regret not paying more for something better for mtb. I know you are probably getting in the sport but within months you are gonna wish you paid for something better. I made the mistake last year. There's basicaly no upgrade logicaly possible on the 5 (free wheel hub). Really bad fork, change the derailleur asap, need something with a clutch. You are gonna hate this bike for mtb. Excellent commuter though, confortable on long run, and alright on a little bit of off road. If you are not sure you like mtb, buy this and be prepares to buy something else next year. Just dont use this bike as a reference if you like mtb or not.
Today 8/11/2020 was the last time i will use my Trek Marlin 5. its a very slow and heavy bike. even though i change the size of tires from the 29 it brings to a 700x38 the fastest speed on that bike on gravel is 10 miles. changing the 29 tire to a 700 jump bump the speed to 11 miles per hour.
How much it costs in US? This is a crap bike! Trek's bikes are expensive with crappy basic specs. I own the Cannondale Trail 5 2020, which comes with 9x2, bolted crankset where I can also change chainring easily without buying a whole new crankset again like the Trek which is riveted, XCM 30 fork with remote lockout and preload adjuster, MT200 Shimano hydraulic brakes, 2 bottle cages, equipped with Acera and Altus and rear hub is compatible with a 10 speed cassette and costs $675 in my country. I use it as my XC bike. So, if the Trek costs around $500, better go with the Cannondale Trail 5 2020.
I just bought this a couple of days ago and it rides really well. I've ridden it on paved bike trails, and a little bit of dirt and mud. It holds up really well so far. The brakes are phenomenal; never afraid to start peddling down-hill. I've been told to not to do jumps on this bike due to the wheels being prone to bend, but any easy down-hill rides without too difficult of an obstacle, it'll do just fine.
Great to hear!
Ride it til the parts wear out. Replace shocks with XCR or TK30. Upgrade drive train with Acera 8 speed. Done. Tourney will wear out in one winter from salt, dirt from being made of cheap steel and plastic. Works, but not forever.
Good plan!
did you do, 1x8 or 2x8 or just stick with 3x8?
The marlin 5 cannot have more than 7 speed because of the hub i have the 2019 and its a freewheel not cassette if i swap to a cassette can i get more gears?
Exactly what I was waiting for, can you do a comparison between the marlin 5-6-7?
Good suggestion 👍
Brakes, fork, drivetrain, and wheels. Luckily all of those can be upgraded to turn your normal marlin 6 into a xcaliber9 level bike. It's cheaper if you buy the higher end marlin 8 instead of upgrading the 5 or 6 but with current shortage good luck finding even the marlin 4.
Great review. My suggestion to anyone looking at buying one is to look at the 6 too. It just has a few nicer bits and pieces really and it’s not that much of a price jump. As soon as lockdown is over in the uk and we’re back to normal, I’m gonna go buy one. My brother bought the 6 a few weeks ago and I’m in love
The 6 is a nice parts upgrade. Slippery slope when going up the food chain. There is always something "better" and for "only a little more". Lol, guilty of doing this myself!
@@Jamesthebikeguy I'm a beginner ie I haven't ridden in 30 yrs lol. I'm torn between the Marlin 5/6 and dual sport 3. Suggestions?
I just purchased that exact bike for my wife. She loves it.
Sweet 👍
I think Trek could at least bump the group set up to Altus or Alivio. IMO there’s no excuse for LBS to offer bikes with WM level drivetrains. That being said, the Hydraulic brakes are a nice touch over the usual shifter/break lever combo usually found on “tourney” level bikes. Great review, JTBG!
Thanks, and good thoughts. Glad it's a cassette and Shimano cranks
Riding in Central Park in Manhattan I saw a lot of Marlin 5, very popular bike.
Also im 11 turning 12 on the September 22 this year! Im getting a new bike, but i dont know which one to get. This one is in my list of choices! How will it be for a begginer MTB rider? I dont know any tricks, not even a bunny hop (Im a noob lol). I manly do travveling on my bike. E.G shopping, school. Will it do good on the road? Sorry for the overload of questions.
Kind Regards,
Mandalorian
You would have a great time on this.
@@Jamesthebikeguy Thank you very much for answering the comment. I think this will be my choice for my new mtb. Have a nice day
So technical. Much appreciated!!
Glad you like it!
I'm buying an used 2020 marlin 5 for 850CA since I rly love this MTB and I can't find one anywhere cause of Corona
Price
Im looking for my first beginner MTB and i have a few options:Giant Talon 3, Trek Marlin 5/6, Gt Aggressor, Diamondback Overdrive and Cannondale Trail 8. Can someone please tell me which is the best one for the money, and also for commuting
I'm the same cant decide, I know some of these wont come with an air fork, unless you want to spend more money ?. Most of the shops are out of stock and wont be getting anymore until late August early September so its a pain. The forks will be the deciding factor for me, depends on how hard you're going to ride it off road ? Its not an easy decision.
Buy the cheapest one with the best frame geometry for what you want to ride and upgrade it little by little
At this level I think Trek needs to step it up a bit. Kev Central debuted the Schwinn Axum... at $400.00 I would give serious thought into that bike over this one. And I started on a Marlin 7.
Saw his video and that is an interesting bike.
I have this bike. Wheelie machine.Very easy to get the front wheel up and keep it up.
I wanting to buy a MTB price range $700 or $600 below and I'm looking at a Trek 5/6 marlin and Specialized pitch, pitch sport 27.5
I've got both these bikes. I ride the Specialized more than the Trek.
@@sltga1254 which do you like better? My girlfriend is trying to decide between the Marlin 5 and pitch.
@@Ekhazman Personally, I prefer the Pitch over the Marlin. Why not test ride both bikes out to see which one she likes better?
Try the Scott Aspect 750 out. I had this bike and regret selling it.
Hey, please let me know the colour. I don't see this colour for Marlin5 on the official website. Thank you.
Please share once you find out. I've been looking for it too.
That because this os the womens version😉
It’s call purple flip..(women section)
I just built my marlin 5 2019/2020 frame with a 27 speed shimano alivio with hollow tech bb,also with a markhor mantiou fork with specialized stout wheelset with vittoria saguaro 29x2.2. Plus a orginal 8 stem. I prefer to build my own around a frame so I could push the frame to it max build. I do love the frame. It is a lot lighter than my schwinn boundary and my mongoose xr.
Nice, enjoy the bike!
@Gerald Powell Which Alivio derailleurs did you get? I've got a 2019/2020 Marlin 5 as well and would like to upgrade the TY300 derailleurs to Alivio but keep the 3x7 drivetrain... would it be possible to just slap in an RD-M4000 and call it a day without touching anything else?
I just bought this purple one for me in Medium. As a man, I fucking love the color especially in the sun
lol pretty sure this is chameleon paintwork , its for everyone
Heck Yeah, it's technically UNISEX because it has a straight top bar. Only the curved bars are women only. SICK COLOR.
I bought this bike about a month ago and love it. Im not too bike savy so this video gave me some more insight into the bike iteself. Thanks! Quick question, how much PSI should I put into the tires?
The pressure range is listed on the side of the tire.
Weird that it would have internal cable routing but not a tapered headset, unless I'm seeing it wrong.
TREK needs to up it's game. The drivetrain is big-box material and the straight head tube is heading in the same direction.
I considered this bike as a cheap way to start MTBing and upgrading it down the road, but even if you upgrade every single component, the frame will still be a straight tube...
The drivetrain is way above big box, let's not generalize a 3x7 as big box. This is a cassette, hydro brakes, full Shimano shifters, and crankset. As far as the steerer is concerned. 99% of riders either won't care for their usage nor would they upgrade the bike's fork. Keep in mind a fork is significant in cost and you could be in an x-caliber for the cost of an air fork and install.
@@Jamesthebikeguy I don't see any company using 3x7 as standard, unless on cheaper bikes. On a 500USD bike, they should at least stick with a 2x8 or even a 1x9 or 1x10.
So yes, to me, this is bigbox stuff. Shimano, sram, plated in gold, it's old tech.
@@julieleenaers313 same drive chain on my Schwinn boundary and it was 150 haha yea it's time to step up there game, Schwinn is slowing getting better at MTB builds
Your purple 💜💜 colour bike which frame ??? Meadiam or large meadiam??? Which size ???
What is the colour of this bike?
"purple flip"
Great video,with great commentary.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love the look, but is it blue or purple, because I can't find an Alpine blue marlin 5 but I can find it in purple (women's that is
Can you put a 10/11 speed cassette? Like a Deore/SLX or XT.
You could but you would need to upgrade the rest of the drivetrain as well
@@Jamesthebikeguy thanks for the reply! Yes, I have the parts for the rest of the drivetrain. I wasn't sure if the freehub has enough space for 10 or 11 speed cassette.
YESSS FINALLY I LOVE YOU JAMES!
Glad to do it!
Very much satisfied with the product .
I live here in india ...i want buy it ....but i weigh 116 kgs .....is it suitable for me or not ?
You will be fine.
I am short boy height 158cm size S okay for me but I don't like curved top tube i like straight top tube what should I do ?any help
I am thinking to get marlin 4 or 5
Schwinn Axum vs this model? Good comparison or no?
Not sure, would like to take a look at the Axum at some point to compare.
Some people complain about trek pricing. From what I’ve found they are priced very well. Some competitors of certain models may be a little less expensive, sometimes more. Maybe better components on one part, but not as good on another. Sometimes it differs bike to bike too. The 2020 roscoe 7 is one of the best values I’ve seen.
The stache is a little over priced, but the geometry is amazing. I don’t want to go on a rant so I’ll stop now.
It's all relative, but I tend to think Trek does a good job
Trek frameset is made in Taiwan and China just like Merida, Giant or Cannondale. In what way they are stronger? The rest of parts are the same like all brands do. Give me a single valid reason to buy a Trek over other brands please. Trek most entry level bikes are expensive. It's a fact.
Let's Discover Mauritius I didn’t say the frames are stronger or the bikes are better. I have no problem with specialized or giant or any other brand. I think it comes down to what fits better.
I was looking into buying this but is it a good buy for the price? Or maybe the marlin 6?
If you can swing the 6 go for it
Does this bike have disc brakes ?
How would rate trek marlin 5 to a specialized pitch 27.5 comparision
Whats a good intermediate Trek bike ?
Roscoe
Is it a freewheel or a cassette?
Cassette
Not sure how trail worthy this bike would be. I think the Marlin 7 would be the minimum entry point or if you have the cash step up to the Roscoe 6/7.
Ideally a X-Cal or Roscoe for true MTB
Hi.. i want bike for roads and light trails and i am thinking about marlin 4 or 5 what do you suggest and why? Trek DS is not available in our retailer
There are Trek Marlins that are dual sport road and gravel bikes.for about $500
What are the main differences between the 2020 Marlin 4 and 5? Just the hydrologic vs mechanic disc brakes?
I got the marlin 4 the differences are the cassete, shifters, brakes and forks. I reccimend you buy the 5 for its brakes and a casette ive tried the fork in the marlin 5 the preload does nothing its basically the same fork as the 4. If you have a higher budget get the 5 if not the 4 is ok
@@mk4prasu610 thank you very much my good man.
@@mk4prasu610 what is your marlin 4 frame size ? is it curved top tube ?
@@Narjahanam666 mine is an s and it is not a curved top tube
(Sorry for my bad English) I'm thinking to purchase this bike with the same color for me (man) but I visit trek's site and didn't find the frame.Can someone or you please help me
This is a "womens" bikes. Keep in mind if it is a Medium or Med/Large frame they are exactly the same mens or womens.
I just bought this exact one, exact color for me, a man. It’s fucking awesome
The only reason this is considered a women’s bike is because of the saddle........ But once you get to the medium sizes and up..... they become unisex. But more often used for men..... since on an average..... men are taller
which one is better, trek marlin 5 or cannonade bad boy 4 2019 bike ?
Depends, have you rode them both?
@@Jamesthebikeguy I have tried the marlin 5 not the bad boy. Does the bad boy have a suspension lockout? I will be riding cross country roads. I really would love to hear your input on this as I am an amateur. Pls reply Also the marlin 5 isn't in stock anymore so now it is either marlin 6 or Cannondale bad boy 4.
Would I be able to fit a maxxis minion DHF 27.5x2.5 up front and a DHR 27.5x2.3 in the rear? Thanks
Hi looking to buy this bike I don’t have a bike rack atm. can it fit in a sedan without the front wheel attached?
Likely so, especially if you have folding rear seats
I have it in black its awesome
Sir what is that plastic thing called in the cassette? Can you remove it?
"Spoke Protector" or commonly referred to as a pie plate or dork disc. Yes you can remove it, and in many cases you should.
is there any difference in the geometry between the wsd medium size model and men´s medium size? btw sorry for my english
There is no difference.... once it gets to a medium up ....... from there up. Is considered unisex
Are hybrid bikes worth it? Or better to get a mtn bike?
It depends on how commited you are to mountain biking
@@sonnia31 just need a bike to ride so I don't have to walk when my kids rides her bike
@@sonnia31 hybrid is a commuter bike , just a fancy model name
Want to get the bike but worried it might be a bit heavy to carry up and down 4 flights of stairs daily. Anyone have any sense of if the weight is pretty reasonable or not?
They weight is in the video, so hopefully that helps
Could you please do a video on the X Caliber 9 red?
Love to if I can get my hands on one.
I own one of those bikes,its so slow and heavy.
i will change the tire size from the 29 to a smaller size tires.I own a trek fx and it is a fast bike both on asphalt and trail or gravel.trek shop told me i can add a 700 size tire.
With those 29 size tires that bike is not good for long distance rides. but with a 700 size tires I am sure it can be a long distance Bike.
No surprise a mountain bike is heavier and slower than a fitness bike. That's like saying a Jeep Wrangler is not as fast or handles as well as a BMW m3
@@Jamesthebikeguy trek marlin 5 is slow because of the size of tires it have.
I just went yesterday , 8/10/2020to a trek bike store to put 700 size tires on my marlin 5.
I could only go 10 mph on the bike path, strugling.
When i rode on the asphalt i was going 11 miles per hour.
@@c19commander44 did it reduce the weight ? 700 cc has no traction , thats y u lose speed
@@sdqsdq6274 it is still a heavy bike.the speed did not change much.
На рост 175см M или L брать? Спасибо!
М 166-172см
L 177-188см
175 не туда не сюда получается
Is the saddle holded by one screw ?
2
doesn't the women's version have the curved top tube?
As explained in the video, the M and L are identical frames with the unisex. S & XS are different
Beautiful ♥️👏👌👍 please make 2021 trek marlin byk video. Thanks ♥️
At some point I will
Is it worth the money
Yes
Nishiki Collorado comp that KevCentral reviewed is better....I hate it when they put tourney in a 500+$ bike
Is that colour US specific, I cant find it in the UK
Matty Williams It's called "Purple Flip" it's only available for Women Marlin 5, Men's comes in Volt Green, Black and Teal 👍🏻
The head tube size?
1-1/8"
Does this have dropper post routing?
If you route all internal over the cartridge BB you can run a dropper post.
@@Jamesthebikeguy do you have to remove the bottom bracket for that?
What size should I get when I’m 6 foot
Large.
How is this womens model different to a mens?
Prob worth watching the video over again...
Marlin 5 ❤❤❤
Yes!
Cannondale Trail 6 review please
I don't have acess to Cannondale.
This bike is technically UNISEX. Not womens.
Id rathee buy a voodoo which gives me better components Overall, I don't care about the name so any brand that gives a lot for the money will do
Men, Diference but size , geométry etc frame with M women ( vídeo) and Marlin 5 men size M sorry my english
hay diferencia entre la M de mujer y la talla M de hombre?
Looks like the womens model marlin 5 have better shifters I got altus m310
Interesting?
Is the marlin 5 a good bike because I’m thinking of getting it
Fuguhueg Tibedub yes it’s good
Don't buy this for mtb, you are gonna regret not paying more for something better for mtb. I know you are probably getting in the sport but within months you are gonna wish you paid for something better. I made the mistake last year. There's basicaly no upgrade logicaly possible on the 5 (free wheel hub). Really bad fork, change the derailleur asap, need something with a clutch. You are gonna hate this bike for mtb. Excellent commuter though, confortable on long run, and alright on a little bit of off road. If you are not sure you like mtb, buy this and be prepares to buy something else next year. Just dont use this bike as a reference if you like mtb or not.
Depends how hard core you are going. For dirt streets and family trail rides this is great.
Made in Cambodia...better than China I guess... Made in the USA would be nice
You can buy american, add a zero to the price tag and your done.
Here in the Philippines Trek Marlins have a sticker of Made in china... Any idea why is this so? How i wish ours were Made in Cambodia too..
Thanks! 🙂
I have marlin 6 ☺☺😆
Awesome
la Marlin 6
I have trek marlin 5 2020 500€
so do you know what a review is? I didn't search for a review to give you my fucking opinion. I searched for a review to get an expert's opinion....
Have a fantastic day!
Today 8/11/2020 was the last time i will use my Trek Marlin 5. its a very slow and heavy bike. even though i change the size of tires from the 29 it brings to a 700x38
the fastest speed on that bike on gravel is 10 miles. changing the 29 tire to a 700 jump bump the speed to 11 miles per hour.
buy a motor bike if you want speed
First!
🏆
Unisex....how about a man's version? women get a version...seems fair to me....but then again men are no longer important today
No need for this comment.
@@Jamesthebikeguy ur one of those...np..in sub...cya
This comment and the comment that comes after James’ reply screams hardcore small peepee energy
How much it costs in US? This is a crap bike! Trek's bikes are expensive with crappy basic specs. I own the Cannondale Trail 5 2020, which comes with 9x2, bolted crankset where I can also change chainring easily without buying a whole new crankset again like the Trek which is riveted, XCM 30 fork with remote lockout and preload adjuster, MT200 Shimano hydraulic brakes, 2 bottle cages, equipped with Acera and Altus and rear hub is compatible with a 10 speed cassette and costs $675 in my country. I use it as my XC bike. So, if the Trek costs around $500, better go with the Cannondale Trail 5 2020.
Glad you are happy with your bike