Trek Marlin vs X-Caliber vs Roscoe!! What’s the Difference?

In this video I compare and contrast the Marlin, X-Caliber, and Roscoe lineups from Trek, to help you decide which bike is the best for your riding style. I give an overview on the lineups and then show a comparison between the Marlin 7, X-Caliber 7, and Roscoe 6, which are priced similarly. I hope this helps!

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0:00 Intro
1:28 Lineup Overviews
3:00 Pricing/Geometry
5:09 Main Points
5:56 Bike Comparison
10:30 End Table

[TalalipopMTB]

Correction/Update to video: The Roscoe and X-Caliber bikes actually share the exact same frame, but the geometry numbers still vary due to the 27.5" wheels and longer travel suspension fork.

[Durwood]

It kinda of grates me when bikes are described as being for "beginners". Makes it seem like they should come with training wheels. Ha ha!

I bought a Marlin 8 last year because it was the most bike for my budget, and I love it. I do a lot of riding around town (errands; grocery shopping), but I've taken it off-road a number of times, and it handles quite well over rough, rooty trails, so anybody thinking you'll get a bum ride with a "beginner" bike needn't worry.

[jadilan]

Got a Marlin 4 for my 10 year olds birthday. He's having a blast!

[ItsMeHammie]

Thank you! I wish these companies would just be clear with their lineups. It's so difficult for a newer rider who doesn't know what discipline he enjoys yet to understand what kind of bike they're getting in to

[Ranger_k]

I just want to say I REALLY appreciate these videos. I watched all of your comparison videos and cant say how much this helped me understand the differences and what I want/need. I also greatly appreciate the format and consistency across your videos

[ethankadlis]

just got my roscoe 7, got the last one in stock for my size in Melbourne!

[InflamesGames]

I got a Roscoe 8 about 2 years ago and love it, put a 35mm nuke proof stem on it, dmr death grips, also got the shram 1x11 nx set and spd pedals, it is a beast and a great ride for all terrain and a fun ride.

[grahamgilbert]

Talalipop your videos are probably the most informative on YouTube and are very helpful to anyone confused with the range of Trek bikes on the market. Have you done any comparisons on their different ranges of Ebikes?

[wojak]

So I just found X - Caliber bike is most suitable for me. Solved all my doubts. Thank you very much bro.

[jcottam]

Just a perfect review to understand the difference - thank you! I will probably go for the x-caliber 7 in orange 2021.

[milan_k]

got Roscoe 8 in 2017, and im not selling it to this day, even if I can almost get my money back if I sold! I upgraded to 140mm travel fork and OMG this bike rips downhill!

[yourhairlineisgone]

3k subs well I'll be damned weren't you at 2 k last week? Your killing it keep up the good work 👍

[rawgeezee]

You’re videos have been so helpful, made my decision a lot easier. Thanks

[MaplePanda]

I’d recommend going for the Roscoe instead of the Xcal if you’re thinking of getting one. You hardly lose any speed or weight on smoother terrain (just pump up the tires more and lock out the fork if you’re riding pavement), and for a beginner like these bikes are designed for, the extra frame weight just translates into higher durability for the inevitable learning crashes. On the downhills, the Roscoe blows away the xcal in terms of both speed and capabilities. My own Xcal 9 has pretty much become a Roscoe now minus the plus tires because that’s just an overall faster setup: 120mm fork, dropper, and more aggressive tires.

[Gooseridez]

Very good comparison video. I just bought the X Caliber 7 and I love it! I'm more of a Roscoe type of rider, but nice to enjoy something different. Just love the mulsanne blue and overall look of the bike. Takes on our xc tracks perfectly!

[aaronm]

Very clear and detailed comparison video, that's what I'm looking for, appreciate! Hope to see some Giant bikes comparison

[hoctiengye]

I watch the comparision between marlin 5-6-7 and decided for the 7 2021; then I watched this and now all I want is a model that helps with XC, fast, on all terrain and on the budget. ;))). God helps me when all the mentioned models are finished in my hometown.

[ninjagamer]

This was super duper helpful, I was debaiting what bikes to get as a beginner and now I recon I'm gonna go with the marlin 7 and in 2 or 3 yrs upgrade, thankyou do much

[whodafakru]

Thank you so much for the info. I am choosing between XCaliber 7 and Roscoe 6. Finally made up my mind and I will go for XCaliber 7 😄

[stephenkeegan]

I have paid deposit on a 2021 nautical navy trek Marlin 7 and I'm so excited