I’m becoming a new father this summer and decided it was time to get healthy and lose weight, so I made the decision to get back into riding a bike and starting a new hobby for myself. Picked up this Trek Marlin 5 gen 2 azure, got it tuned up by Trek and picked it up today for my first ride.
I’ve made a few changes, adding new pedals, grips, bottle, and cage. I’ve got some small cosmetic changes planned but would love to hear any suggestions on mods I can do to enjoy this bike. I know the limitations of this bike, just plan on doing road and light gravel trail rides with it until I feel like I’m ready to make the jump to something better.
by turbo_reddit
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You already replaced pedals and grips, I’d save for new tires next and then just ride it. The stock tires are very basic and for mtb, whereas you want gravel/road. Look at the Trek Valnord or St. Anne tires.