2022 Trek Dual Sport VS Trek Marlin!! What’s the Difference?

In this video I compare and contrast the 2022 Trek Dual Sport and Marlin bikes in depth. I’ve made this video previously for the 2020 bikes, but here is an updated version! This includes all 8 bikes: Dual Sport 1, 2, and 3 and Marlin 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. I cover everything about how these bikes handle in different environments and help you figure out which bike is the best for your riding style!

This video also includes the following comparisons:
2022 Trek Dual Sport 1 vs Marlin 5
2022 Trek Dual Sport 2 vs Marlin 6
2022 Trek Dual Sport 3 vs Marlin 7

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0:00 Intro / Background
1:02 General Comparison
4:01 DS 1 vs Marlin 5
4:55 DS 2 vs Marlin 6
5:29 DS 3 vs Marlin 7
6:33 End Thoughts

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[TalalipopMTB]

Update to video: Forgot to mention the fork differences: All Dual Sports use smaller suspension forks with 63mm travel (light trail use), while the marlins use bigger ones with 100mm of travel (light / intermediate trail use)

[andreaskavellaris]

This guy knows how to create a comparison analysis. Very well done and exactly what I needed.

[obeseinthesestreets]

This was exactly the video I was looking for! Brilliantly executed and detailed just the way I hoped it to be!

[nathankleber]

I've been looking at both these bikes so I really appreciate the comparison. 👊

[bluelabel]

I ordered a marlin 5 for myself and a ds2 for my wife today. 😁 it should be here in about 2 weeks. I’m planning to do more road trails with my wife and a bit more dirt trail with my friends :)

[rsnate]

Man... i found your videos. They are amazing... so helpful. Thank you!

[conanfa]

Thank you for your response to my question about the dual sport 4. I watched your video again and realized that the dual sport three has an upgraded drivetrain that seems to match with the dual sport four used to be. I really enjoy your channel. It’s the only place I go for trek bicycle statistics and recommendations. Keep up the good work!!!

[SalilBahlthemanwithauke]

I have the marlin 7 and I use it on road but somehow it feels right. Indian roads are chaotic and i love the control, grip, breaking power etc. That i get with the marlin. Also once you use a 1x10 or above its so comfortable that there is no going back to other groupsets

[Elanzer]

wouldn't be surprised if Trek discontinues the dual sport in favor of the Marlin, my local trek shop recommends the Marlin 6 when looking for a hybrid in my town full of hills, and doesn't carry the dualsport or FX at all. I got a 2022 marlin 5 as a "rugged hybrid" mainly using it for commuting and maybe the odd trail, I upgraded the drivetrain to 1x12 deore with a 34T chainring, bought some 700c-38 touring tires for commuting, it will also take up to 2.4in tire for trails without the front derailleur. This is the perfect "one bike" for me - the geometry is comfortable for commuting still, the rims are only 20mm wide so thinner hybrid tires fit good. I think instead of a dual sport you could just get a Marlin 6 and change to a 34T (frame max) chainring for more top speed if the 30T isn't enough, then put thinner gravel or touring tires on it and it'd serve you just as well.

[HighRoad]

Excellent content. Appreciate the showdown!!!!

[FrenzyAfro]

Appreciate this comparison man! Answer the question as to which bike I should exactly get out of the two. Since I do Deliveroo frequently, the dual sport is a no brainer 👍🏾

[richardedward]

Great video. Nice to have reviews on entry-level options. I'd like more mention of the front chainring tooth size and gear ratios. Keep on riding. 🧡💛💚💙💜

[hunterhobbs]

Make another one these videos please on the most recent year models. The new dual sports have no front suspension and thicker tires.

[IKhanNot]

Thanks for the video. Looking to upgrade to a Trek bike as a B Day gift to myself.

[happyrules]

Thanks for this comparison! It really helps.

I am still looking at the Dual Sport & FX bikes, since I am not getting a Marlin anymore it seems.

[Sangram-IND]

Very very helpful for your every review . I like, share, and comment first after watching video thankyou so much bro love the video 🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[jackstandmafia]

Just bought a Marlin 5 from a local dealer. 56 yr old looking to get back into light trail riding.

[yuxian]

Very nice comparison vid! I was on the fence between these two bikes. This video pushed me towards the Marlin for commuting and eventually conversion to an Ebike years from now

[BDawgCrypto]

Marlin 6 is the bike for me. Adding hybrid tires when commuting, but love the option to trail ride with the bigger tires.

[conanfa]

Great Review, as always!!! Is the DS 4 no longer in production? Discontinued, entirely? I have one from a few years ago, and I think it is the best bike ever made for a single solution, every day bike for virtually, every situation. I got rid of my MTB, because the DS 4 is a capable gravel bike…and I am not a hard core MTBer any more. And on the road, the DS 4 has decent enough gear range to make decent speed on the road for training or commuting. Please let us know if TREK abandoned the DS 4, for good???