2022 Trek Marlin 6 w/ PNW Loam Dropper post install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2021
- This is my 2022 Trek Marlin 6. In this video ill be unboxing and installing my PNW Components Loam Dropper post, Loam Lever, PNW grips, and my WTB Volt saddle. I am drilling into my bike frame, which I DO NOT recommend you try at home. This can weaken the structural integrity of your bike making it unsafe, as well as it voids your bike manufacturers warranty. Below are the links to the equipment in this video.
2022 Trek Marlin 6 Large
www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bi...
PNW Components Loam Dropper (31.6 diameter and 150mm travel). I am 5'11 and this is a large frame. The Loam dropper can be adjusted 25mm up or down.
www.pnwcomponents.com/collect...
Loam lever
www.pnwcomponents.com/collect...
PNW grips
www.pnwcomponents.com/product...
WTB Volt saddle. I bought mine on eBay. - กีฬา
Just purchased this bike, same colorway even. The shop is assembling it over the weekend and I'm picking it up next week. Hopefully I made the right decision.
Awesome!! Yeah James I’ve had a few marlins and this is by far the best one I’ve had. I really don’t have any complaints. I think you’re really gonna enjoy it. I still love mine! Check out my video on making the tires tubeless. That was a great upgrade.
I have the same bike, I went with Ergon Grips, and Supacaz Smash Pedals! Richardson Bike Mart here!
That’s cool man I like those Ergon grips too. That’s what I put on my last bike and I really liked them. I think I had the GA3. I’ve never heard of those pedals I’ll have to go check them out. Richardson Bike Mart is great! I’ve been over there several times, lots of stuff in stock!
Just did mine as well. Doesnt matter if you scratch anything or have a shitty hole, no one will see it but a bike shop.
Exactly! I’ve never had any sort of issue with it.
I have the same grips and in the same color LOL. Nice setup man!
Do you think it still worth getting a dropper post even though i don't do that many jumps?
Man it’s personal preference. I had a full suspension bike with one and I loved it. I can’t have a bike without one now. I don’t do jumps, but it is nice when going through certain trails to be able to get that seat out of the way.
Next is tubeless, then air fork upgrade.
Great vid. Be careful not to wack your marbles when you release the saddle.
LOL 😂. I got it because of wacking my marbles. This gets it out of the way! Thanks for watching!
Really helpful and well made video! I’m just gonna send it and drill my 2020 Marlin 5 too, if anything truly happens to the frame I’m not gonna lose sleep over $580 CAD to replace it. Shame they couldn’t just leave hole but hey, I love my marlin frame otherwise so what can you do.
I honestly cannot believe, of all companies, that Trek makes the dropper post install so needlessly difficult.
It’s because it is a beginner bike. All of their higher end bikes come with them installed😂
Yeah I agree. They just want you to buy their more expensive bikes, really it’s ridiculous. With that being said, it really wasn’t very difficult to install and it’s been an amazing upgrade. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
I have a Marlin 7 and my Loam dropper is in the mail. Didn’t realize until today that there isn’t a whole in the seat tube. I just don’t know if I wanna drill a hole. I’m comfortable doing it, but hate to void the warranty. The Loam has a lot more features over the Cascade which is there external routed version that would fit. Idk. How has it held up for you? Not sure how hard you ride?
Yeah man I love it. It works perfectly every time. Being a bigger older guy, I’m definitely not out thrashing like the young ones, but we have some pretty good trails I ride. I totally understand not wanting to drill a hole in the frame. And honestly I really don’t think it’s that big of a difference between the internal vs external, maybe just the looks. I think the cascade would be pretty rad. Once you have a dropper it’s hard to ride a bike without one. I love it! Good luck with it, you won’t be disappointed.
They used to have that routing point in the seat tube in the 2019 models. I don't know why they did away with them since the bikes are not trail capable without upgrading some things. I have a Marlin 7 from that year and painlessly installed a PNW Ridge 125 dropper post with a Wolf Tooth Lever. OTOH if you do all your own installations and setups what good is a warranty anyway, right? Great work!
Exactly! I bet they got away from that routing hole to make people jump up to the Roscoe or something like that. Thanks man!
@@scottsworld21 There's not really much of an overlap with the Roscoe though; the Marlin is more the poor man's X Caliber IMO - which is why there's no longer an X Caliber 7 but a Marlin 8 now instead. The XCal still has that routing point BTW. The XCal 8 costs twice as much as the Marlin 6 though.
@@scottsworld21 PS, I'm an older guy too. Having a dropper post has been a Godsend; it's reduced the wear on MY components! 😉
I'd wondered if when the hole was not used if it allowed moisture dust and grit to get inside the frame and in to the bottom brakcet?
So, if you don’t drill a hole, is externally routed dropper the only option?
Yes that is correct. From everything I have researched, you cannot route that cable internally without drilling a hole. The marlins used to have predrilled holes for this, but got rid of them.
Hey love you’re bike I have a Marlyn 5 what size is your handlebars
They are Sunlite, I bought them off Amazon. They were either 90mm or 127mm rise. I can’t remember. Thanks!
What kind of bars are those? How much rise?
I’m not 100% sure of the rise, they are either 90mm or 127mm rise. They are Sunlite handlebars. I got them off Amazon.
How big was the drill bit you used?
Sorry man I don’t remember. I just held it next to the cable and got a similar size. I’d start small, and then work your way up.
Hi i have the same bike. How was it so far with the whole?
Man it’s a great bike! I used to have a full suspension Fuel EX 7. I like this bike better. It’s just a good all around bike. I was gonna change the fork to an air fork, but I haven’t had any issues with this one so far, so I’m having trouble spending $250 on a new one. The dropper post is awesome! Watch my video on adding tubeless tires. The new tires are fantastic!
Do you remember what size of drill bit you used?
No I just eye balled it. You want something just a tad bigger than the cable. I didn’t want it too tight to where it was a struggle to feed the cable through, but didn’t want it too big to where the cable would rattle. It’s not a huge deal though.
What did you use to cut the cable housing?
Man I tried everything at home, but nothing was strong enough. I finally went to the store and bought cable cutters. Even with cable cutter it was pretty tough. That was really my only snag.
@@scottsworld21 thanks for the info thats the exact snag I'm in at the moment.
@@cartmanscheesypoofs2 you could probably take that cable to the store and just cut it there without buying the cable cutters
Ciao che misura totale ha il reggisella che hai montato ?
I’m sorry I only speak English. Thanks for the comment though!
@@scottsworld21 how much is the total measure in length? thank you
@@massimo7589 this one is 150mm. I’m 5 feet 11 inches talk and it’s perfect for me. It is adjustable also. They also make a 125mm and 200mm.
What kind of handlebar is that?
It’s a Sunlite riser bar. Got it off Amazon.
@@scottsworld21 Awesome, thanks! Also since it's been about a year, did you have any issues with frame integrity after drilling the hole? All the warranty stuff...
@@kylemccarty8306 no none at all! It’s so solid. I haven’t had any warranty issues. But no the frame is solid and that PNW dropper has been awesome. Watch my video on going tubeless also. This has been my favorite bike of all time
Is it a 5 inch raise or 3.5
@@williamgonzalez1939 it’s probably 5inches
What’s the price of the dropper post
The dropper and lever together was $275. I bought it off their website. Also watch Facebook marketplace for dropper posts.
What size dropper
150mm
This loam dropper you can adjust up or down 25mm. I’m 5”11 and have a large frame. I bought the 150mm because I can adjust down or up if needed. Out of the box this 150mm is perfect for me.
Why does installing a dropper post void the warranty?
Drilling a hole in the frame voids the warranty, not the dropper.
@@scottsworld21 oh! I’m not sure why I didn’t see that.
@@dontatmebro- no worries. Anything for them to get out of that warranty. They used to have a hole here just for this reason, but they took it away hoping you’d buy the higher up bikes.
Those handlebars tho lol smh
Best upgrade I’ve done!!!!