Some people might look down on bikes like these as being junky and incapable but I started MTBing on a 2021 Marlin 6 and it was amazingly durable (I did have to replace the rims though). I was also able to beat pretty much anyone on a full squish uphill and keep up with the average north shore rider on the way down. I even did double blacks on it! Though the arm pump was pretty bad due to the fork and the weak brakes (had to pull them so hard on steep stuff).
I almost miss it...
March 31, 2023, 12:28 p.m. - Sethsg
Some people might look down on bikes like these as being junky and incapable but I started MTBing on a 2021 Marlin 6 and it was amazingly durable (I did have to replace the rims though). I was also able to beat pretty much anyone on a full squish uphill and keep up with the average north shore rider on the way down. I even did double blacks on it! Though the arm pump was pretty bad due to the fork and the weak brakes (had to pull them so hard on steep stuff). I almost miss it...