What's the Difference Between the Gen 3 and Gen 2 Trek Marlin? Marlin 8 used for explanation

Calatron's shows the differences between the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Trek Marlin. Calatron does a side by side comparison between the gen 2 Trek Marlin 8 and the gen 3 Marlin 8. Used the Trek Marlin 8 because the Marlin 8 has the most features straight from Factory compared to the Marlin 7, Marlin 6, Marlin 5, or Marlin 4.
00.00 Intro
00.34 Differences
04.09 outro

[MR-mpmm]

@calatronscorner1998 you forgot to mention one of the most important differences... The frame is actually different. Different head angle, increased trail, etc, which makes the Gen 3 a more aggressive trail bike.

[Houston_Dent_Technician]

Thank you for the review! I just purchased the Marlin 8 gen 3 because of your video:) I noticed on my Trek the letters are a silver and yours are dark. Did they change the style? Thank you again @Calatronscorner1998

[philoxenberg]

The comparison of the specs is good however context would be more helpful so when comparing the top tubes or the stems and the difference in sizes what does that mean?

[practicaldave]

So can the gen 3 has more trail orientated trail geometry, but can the gen 3 still be used for communting as well and still be comfortable to do so?

[TensoryRL]

Hey would you recommend the trek marlin 7 gen 3 or gen 2, this is my first decent bike and I'm wondering because the gen 2 is 100 dollars cheaper right now and the specs look the same for the medium/large size?

[brianrivasoconer]

I have gen 2 and i have 2×50 maxiss minon DHF FRONT AND REAR THEY DO FIT AND DONT RUB

[kayc]

Hello which one do you recommend for beginners? Better bang for your buck? Thanks

[dmb]

gen 3 has slightly better trail geometry, 66.5 head angle vs 69.5 on gen 2

[xanlarismayilzade]

Hi friend, I have a Trek Marlin 6 gen2 bike. Shimano Deore M5120 rear derailleur with 11-46 cassette, 30T front sprocket. Can I change a 30T chainring to a 40 tooth on this bike? If you lengthen the chain.