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Bicycle Blue Book Value

Value Rating:

Submitted by Shane a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: January 20, 2015

Strengths:     Hydraulic disc brakes (Marlin 6), Frame, Style, G2 Geometry

Weaknesses:     Rims (single wall), Pedals, Seat, front and rear derailleur

2014 Trek Marlin 6 - After putting some miles on the bike and taking it on a few trails I have to say I am very please with this bike. For the price range I would say it is one of the best options if you want a new bike. A lot of the reviews on here call this a beginners bike, but I would say it is as least intermediate I take this bike on blue, and black (expert) trails every weekend and have not had any issues. That being said I am not on down hill trails with large jumps, this bike was not designed for that, and I would not recommend this bike for that type of ridding.

Now for the bad - Even though I have not had a problem with the bike yet, I know from past experience with other bikes the single wall rims are going to fail on me. The front and rear derailleur work but they are the cheapest for a reason. Peddles are junk replace them I put MG1's on the bike for $30 and they work great. The stock seat is not comfortable. I added a XLC suspension seat post and Zefal Journey seat and now my bike is super comfortable.

In closing, if you are looking for a new bike and want to spend less then 600 this is a good buy. Go test it and a few others and see what fits you the best.

Favorite Trail:    Balm Boyett

Duration Product Used:    2 months

Price Paid:    $450.00