Hi there. I’m looking for an all-around useful bike. I’d like to do a lot of bike path as well as be able to take it to a park for casual trail riding. I’ve started looking at Trek bikes beause that’s the only brand I know off the top of my head. I believe the following bikes would be what I’m most interested in:
Marlin 6 Gen 3: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-6-gen-3/p/36966/?colorCode=black
Dual Sport 2 Gen 5: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/dual-sport-bikes/dual-sport/dual-sport-2-gen-5/p/36823/
FX 2 Disc: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc/p/35003/?colorCode=greydark
I am flexible going up or down their price levels or looking at different brands for these style of bikes. I am mostly curious if the front suspension of the marlin is just extra weight for ~10% of my riding on trails, or if it has value. Dual sport seems to be right where I’d like a bike, but I’m interested in this community’s thoughts. Also, definitely interested in hearing of other brands that may be cheaper with similar quality. Thanks!
by Lord-Rupert-Everton-