At this price point, I’d rather see Marin get the money than Trek. They’re very similar.
GodsAether on
You’re going to regret getting a hard tail after the first ride.
Cold-Committee-7719 on
I used to have one. For your uses, it should be a solid bike. I wouldn’t take it on anything serious, though. If you have a few bucks more, the Roscoe is a huge improvement and more upgradable.
EasternCombination96 on
Perfect for a beginner. Got my 10 year old one. $600 at Scheels. Its nice than I expected at that price point.
demdogm on
Dont get none of those, low end trek marlins offer horrible components and rims are made of paper. In your situation i would recommend buying a used bike or getting some more budget for a canyon stoic or marin san quentin
Brief_Highlight_2909 on
Snag a trek Roscoe or a Marin San quentin
3DStang on
Get an Ozark Trail Ridge. Half the price, fully upgradeable, and great right out of the box. I have one, It’s great.
Gevodix_ on
sorry to be that guy BUT for a tight budget like this get a used one
MtKillerMounjaro on
Just search the thread. The Marlin comes up EVERY DAY here.
BLDLED on
Maybe someone here can give some input so I don’t have to create a separate post. My wife may want to go biking with my kids and I, only gradual downhill rolling green type of things. Little/No climbing, no bombing down hills.
I see a Rocky Mountain Growler 30 on sale, and I have a $200 gift card, so price would be $600, so basically equal to these. The growler 30 is listed as an aggressive downhill HT, but I am thinking that would just keep it muted and super stable for her. Also I hope the components are better than these other basic bikes.
Or is the “aggressive” nature of it going to be no good for a casual rider?
lol_camis on
That is “the” beginner bike. Every manufacturer has one (or 2 or 3 of them a lot of the time). I think it’s totally fine if you understand its limitations. It will get you started, but if you plan on progressing then it might start holding you up within a year.
Having said that, not everybody starts mountain biking with the desire to progress. Some people are fine just being outside and getting exercise, in which case this bike could last you years
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At this price point, I’d rather see Marin get the money than Trek. They’re very similar.
You’re going to regret getting a hard tail after the first ride.
I used to have one. For your uses, it should be a solid bike. I wouldn’t take it on anything serious, though. If you have a few bucks more, the Roscoe is a huge improvement and more upgradable.
Perfect for a beginner. Got my 10 year old one. $600 at Scheels. Its nice than I expected at that price point.
Dont get none of those, low end trek marlins offer horrible components and rims are made of paper. In your situation i would recommend buying a used bike or getting some more budget for a canyon stoic or marin san quentin
Snag a trek Roscoe or a Marin San quentin
Get an Ozark Trail Ridge. Half the price, fully upgradeable, and great right out of the box. I have one, It’s great.
sorry to be that guy BUT for a tight budget like this get a used one
Just search the thread. The Marlin comes up EVERY DAY here.
Maybe someone here can give some input so I don’t have to create a separate post. My wife may want to go biking with my kids and I, only gradual downhill rolling green type of things. Little/No climbing, no bombing down hills.
I see a Rocky Mountain Growler 30 on sale, and I have a $200 gift card, so price would be $600, so basically equal to these. The growler 30 is listed as an aggressive downhill HT, but I am thinking that would just keep it muted and super stable for her. Also I hope the components are better than these other basic bikes.
Or is the “aggressive” nature of it going to be no good for a casual rider?
That is “the” beginner bike. Every manufacturer has one (or 2 or 3 of them a lot of the time). I think it’s totally fine if you understand its limitations. It will get you started, but if you plan on progressing then it might start holding you up within a year.
Having said that, not everybody starts mountain biking with the desire to progress. Some people are fine just being outside and getting exercise, in which case this bike could last you years