Thanks Ian.. Would like one of those mountain bikes but too old to get any use out one anyway..I'll get around to some bike shops to see when they get one in ..just to see if I like it.. before I order one..
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A mountainbike is not that different - you can always change the tyres anyway - they just handle rough terrain better - Specialized Rockhoppers were always good for the price
https://bikepacking.com/news/2021-specialized-rockhopper/
Trek Marlin 5 looks better
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-5/p/23134/?colorCode=black&avad=219805_a1da22825
Yes that looks good
From my quick look - the 100mm fork travel is good - that really helps dealing with bumps, and it comes in a very cool blue colour. I didn't see any prices so don't know how that stacks up.
Negatives - it's heavy - that is probably mainly coming from the frame, and that seat is probably pretty hard and uncomfortable.
Single front chain rings are the fashion at the moment and that bike doesn't have one - a derailleur works fine, but that will be one of the things that makes it cheaper
To put modern bike prices in perspective - this is a downhill bike we built up in the 90's - the forks cost about $2k and the whole bike cost over $10k (and it still doesn't have a rear disk!)
There are Marlin's 4,5,6 & 7's Price range $500 to 800..
Other Marlin Models
Trek Marlin Series Bikes
Marlin 4 – MSRP $490- Has a lightweight aluminum frame, 21 gears, 100 mm of front suspension, and strong mechanical disc brakes.
Marlin 5 – MSRP $550 – Combines a light aluminum frame, plush SR Suntour suspension, entry-level 3×7 Shimano drivetrain, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes in a good-looking trail package. Men and women-specific models available.
Marlin 6 – MSRP $650 – This model is built with an Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, a 2×8 mid-range Shimano drivetrain, burly tires, and comes with 100 mm of front suspension travel with lockout. It’s available in men’s and women’s versions.
Marlin 7 – MSRP $800 – Trek’s race-worthy model with an Alloy frame, superior RockShox front suspension, quality 2×9 drivetrain, Shimano components, and improved Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
Now I'm leaning to the Marlin 6... 2×8 mid-range Shimano drivetrain, burly tires, and comes with 100 mm of front suspension travel with lockout.
I haven't looked at bikes in years. Being old school I have a bunch of set ideas - for example, with XC bikes the handle bars should be at approx shoulder width - for women we used to chop the bars down to size. Then I see photos like this and have a spasm - WTF?
I must admit, I'd be looking at the 7 as well - mainly for the rockshox and crankset - be interesting to see the weights of the 6 and 7 - but you don't really need it - keeping in mind what you want to do a 6 would be fine - both bikes would benefit from a softer gel seat
Thanks.. all I got a do now is get one.. Oh yeah, I don't have a helmet..should I get one ? I'm a non conformist..But certain trails out here they say you have to ware one.. But I will not ware that spandex bike clothes...
I was as anti helmet as they come. But if I hadn't worn one racing I'd be dead rather than just fucked up. That is why I don't ride anymore - due to head injuries I have no internal balance, am deaf in one ear, and I blackout sometimes. So no riding or driving for me.
specialized-rockhopper nice looking bike..will reasd up on them... yes very good prices..