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you get what you pay for.

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from hartland WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Looks Great

Cons

  • Cheap components

Best Uses

Comments:

The bike is very comfortable and looks beautiful. But honestly the breaks are garbage, the forks are clunky and the preload is pointless. On the first ride ( about 30 min) the chain started rubbing on the sproket guard and was grinding. Before my 30 day return policy was up i returned it before anymore damage was done in fear i might get stuck with it and bought a redline d620, it was twice the price. But you get what you pay for.

5

A hidden gem

By 

from Rolla Mo.

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

  • Great Handling
  • Durable
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting/City
    • Mountain Biking

    Comments:

    I am a 60 year old cyclist that just bought a '12 Marlin single speed. I haven;t owned a bike in three years and this bike Fills a part of my life long neglected. I use the bike 6 days a week to lose weight and gain cardiac health. The bike handles well and is quite comfortable. It's suspension takes almost all the shock to my arms and hands go away. Overall the bike functions well and is a great value.

    5

    don

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    from Rolla Mo.

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile
    • Handling

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain Biking
      • Commuting/City

      Comments:

      I purchased the Marlin SS and found it to be a wonderful bike to return to cycling. I am a 60 year old Mtn biker that has owned a myriad of various Mtn bike over the past 25 years.this bike is a wonderful way to get back into the saddle and get fit once again.This also marks my first Trek. It climbs well and it's handling is superb. Not overly nimble yet crisp when needede

      5

      Great Bike

      By 

      from Demotte, In

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

      • Handles Well
      • Good price value

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Single Track

      Comments:

      This was my first 29er, as well as first single speed. Since I have gotten it my Fisher Tassajara just sits. This bike is so much fun. Smoothover obstacles, climbs decent. I've found that I can ride it faster than my Tass. Great value, everything works!

      4

      Great all-around bike

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      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Good Geometry
      • Durable
      • Handles Well
      • Good price value

      Cons

      • Poor Tires
      • Uncomfortable Seat

      Best Uses

      • Single Track
      • Climbing
      • Urban Riding
      • Descending
      • Trail Riding

      Comments:

      Bought this bike to replace my old [...] junker. This bike has supprised me top to bottom considering the price. A bike that actually fits my body size make a world of difference. Handling and speed is awesome during commutes two and from work. Handling is great on rtails and singletrack when you want to ride dirty. GET A BETTER SEAT if you plan to ride more than a few miles a day, the stock one is to small and firm. The tires will need some thorn liners and some slime in the tubes, because thorns/goatheads will pierce them like a hot knife thru butter. After 60 miles of mountain riding and work commuting, i am otherwise very happy with it. I'll never go 26er again.

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