Bought a new bike! 2015 Trek Marlin 6 29er

James07

James07

James07

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As title!

I bought the below bike late last week and had a really good run out today, why I haven't done this sooner I don't know, my bike gave way again last week so I decided to replace it rather than repair it this time!

For what I'm using it for its perfect, and also opens new doors too, looking forward to getting out on this bike again!

Thanks for looking, any tips then I'm all ears :)

Thanks for looking.


Direct Link: http://imageshack.com/a/img540/5821/c7b96f.jpg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Features
Ride the fastest wheel that fits with Smart Wheel Size
Ride-tuned aluminium frame is XC light, mountain tough
Extended size range gives you a better fit for a better ride
Backed by Trek's limited lifetime warranty
Frameset
Frame Alpha Silver Aluminium w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & mudguard mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Front suspension SR Suntour XCT w/coil spring, preload, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (14.5": 80mm travel)
Wheels
Wheels Formula DC20 alloy front hub, Formula DC22 alloy rear hub, Bontrager AT-550 36-hole rims
Tyres Bontrager XR1, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Altus M310, 8 speed
Front derailleur Shimano Altus
Rear derailleur Shimano Altus M280
Crank Shimano M131, 42/34/24
Bottom bracket Sealed Cartridge
Cassette Shimano HG31 11-34, 8 speed
Pedals Wellgo nylon platform
Components
Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1
Seatpost Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Handlebar Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
Stem Bontrager Approved, 25.4mm, 15 degree
Grips Bontrager Satellite Plus
Headset 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Tektro M290 hydraulic disc brakes

Upgrades from Marlin 5
100mm fork
24-speed drivetrain
Tektro M290 hydraulic disc brakes
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Its a fantastic bike, far far farrrr better than my last bike.

The wheels seem to roll a lot smoother and i pick up speed a hell of a lot faster with less effort.

The notice is dramatic. I use it for my commuting and already in knocking off 2-3 mins on all my routes with the same effort, when i really give it some im knocking a good 5 mins off. This bike does have more gears though which could contribute to that.

All in all the difference is pretty dramatic. Its my first proper bike so i guess there was always going to be a fairly big difference.

Extremely happy :)
 
Thank you all very much, I'm tempted to still buy a road bike, but I just don't like them, I feel the wheels are too narrow. I just don't think I'd feel comfortable making me pretty unsafe, within mine I feel perfectly comfortable.

Plus I don't think they'd survive the potholes around here, sometimes unavoidable.

I'm noticing huge differences in this bike, it's incredible!

Very very pleased!
 
I want a road bike but just to try out, just started the cycle scheme at work too so i could test ride one or two and buy one.. But ive got a bike now and storage is my issue. Maybe in a year or two ill consider it but for now i cant really complain!

Are road bikes any good in the wet? As wer heading that way now and im warey of that :)
 
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