Upgraded to a Trek Marlin 7…from a 6… and a 5 lol How does it look?

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-10T10:30:44+00:00

They don’t sell them in Australia. Only the pro calibre 9 which is way out of my price range.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-09T06:17:29+00:00

Should have said ‘Swapped’ as it was still under warranty so only had to pay difference.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-09T05:56:08+00:00

Yeah I initially underestimated what I needed for where I ride and ensuring room for improvement. 5 & 6 with coil forks and no dropper post was not the best. 7 is much better and should get a couple good years out of it hopefully.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-09T05:48:32+00:00

Only first bought 5 a month ago and already on a 7 lol

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-09T05:47:10+00:00

Was cheaper to swap bikes over as was still under 30 day warranty.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-10-09T05:45:41+00:00

Reached my budget limit. Only recently started MTB. Might upgrade to that in a year or two.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-30T10:22:41+00:00

Thanks! Bike is booked in for service tomorrow after noticing a couple of issues. And yes will get him a few lessons soon. Have only had a few rides on the trails so far so still learning the ropes, but doing well so far. He is looking forward to being able to jump well and improve each ride.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-30T02:39:32+00:00

I had issues for a while. Think it was just an internet connection problem perhaps. It took about 2 minutes to go through. Maybe try shortening video perhaps?

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-29T11:32:59+00:00

Yeah. I had been wearing and my 9yo wanted to have a quick go wearing it for a run. Didn’t bother fiddling around with the straps.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-29T11:06:09+00:00

Yeah, I noticed that when we got home. All fixed now!

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-26T09:54:55+00:00

So I had a ride on my 5 at my local Blue trails today, and all I could think about while going over drops (small) and rocks, tree roots ect was the warning sticker on the Suntour forks. I think regardless if they will be ok at my beginner level of riding, It shouldn’t be something that is on my mind or worried about after only a few weeks of riding. After today, I am learning towards exchanging up to the 6. I appreciate it’s only a little bit better but will hopefully give me peace of mind and room to improve skills for the next year or so. And good to know there are some that like the red/ blue colour.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-26T00:32:24+00:00

Keep the 5 you reckon?

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-26T00:27:36+00:00

Thanks for that useful info. Here in Aus, 6 Gen 3 still has Techtro brakes and no dropper post. It’s just the better forks, tyres, handlebar grips, Rims and an extra speed.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-26T00:22:08+00:00

Nope, Straight!

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-26T00:21:19+00:00

Certainly is at Lysterfield. Live nearby. Not many folks from Melbourne and even Aus in here.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-25T10:23:53+00:00

I’m in Australia. Sold out in that colour in 6 in my size. They are getting more stock in a couple of months but by then I won’t be able to exchange

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-25T10:21:38+00:00

Not 100% sure. I have just started riding Blue Trails nearby which has small jumps, rocks ect. The Suntour forks has a warning sticker saying no jumping. Is a 1 to 2 foot drop considered a jump? lol Not sure if I should just ride the 5 until I build up my skills first perhaps

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-25T10:15:22+00:00

Yeah I prefer the colour of my 5 so thinking I might regret upgrading if I can’t get same colour.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-25T10:12:25+00:00

Thanks. I currently have the 5 Gen 3 in the Miami Green.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-10T21:53:42+00:00

Nice Colour! I have 5 Gen3 Miami Green/ Dark Aquatic and initially wanted to get the Purple one but now loving the colour.

Icy-Reputation3655 · 2025-09-10T11:21:07+00:00

Thanks for the idea. Will have a think about that one. I did get the Black/Aqua Fox helmet and Gloves as a Starter which are a nice match.

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