I had a powerfly for a couple days and when I compare it with my friends Marlin plus 6 i prefer the marlin+. The awesome thing was trek is they have a 30 day return policy so i ordered a Marlin +. The powefly seems heavier and less nimble. Also the battery rattles on hard trails. Marlin + is less noisy as well. The price point is so close so I recommend test riding both if you can before deciding.
I am 63 years old and my Powerfly is my daily commuter (30km) and week-end fun. The Bosch CX has changed my biking experience. I am looking forward to trying out the Marlin in future. Thanks for the video.
These are now available in the UK, im considering this for my commute to work 30 mile round journey hilly at times you think this could be the right bike for me. I think its a beauty
From the description and experience with other models/battery and motors 30 mile round trip should be no issue as long as your not always running max assist, then it might get tight...
I have a Marlin 7 that I have added a mid drive kit to. I think Trek missed the mark on this one. The marlin sells often as a commuter bike as well as a entry mountain bike. Most, in the United States, that would use this as a commuter will probably pass on this one because of the class 1 designation. That is a shame.
The only problem on this bike is a fork 120 mm RockShox Recon on rocky and long downhill you will feel every single bump on your hands. I looking to upgrade it to RockShox Pyke Ultimate 140 mm travel.
I had a powerfly for a couple days and when I compare it with my friends Marlin plus 6 i prefer the marlin+. The awesome thing was trek is they have a 30 day return policy so i ordered a Marlin +. The powefly seems heavier and less nimble. Also the battery rattles on hard trails. Marlin + is less noisy as well. The price point is so close so I recommend test riding both if you can before deciding.
Hi Craig - after a few months are you happy? Range on eco or tour?
Got mine 3 months ago . Love it ! Going places I never would have thought I’d manage. Great price . Happy customer .
I am 63 years old and my Powerfly is my daily commuter (30km) and week-end fun. The Bosch CX has changed my biking experience. I am looking forward to trying out the Marlin in future. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! Seems like it could still have enough power for most unless your only using turbo
@@goodluckchrisclark I agree. I only sure turbo on the steepest of uphills, usually cycling on economy or touring.
These are now available in the UK, im considering this for my commute to work 30 mile round journey hilly at times you think this could be the right bike for me. I think its a beauty
From the description and experience with other models/battery and motors 30 mile round trip should be no issue as long as your not always running max assist, then it might get tight...
that's awesome i just heard about it. I ride the 2021 marlin 5 it's fully upgraded. This can be a good entry lvl to ride an ebike.
I think it's well overdue
I'd love to see it with a high performance motor.
I have a Marlin 7 that I have added a mid drive kit to. I think Trek missed the mark on this one. The marlin sells often as a commuter bike as well as a entry mountain bike. Most, in the United States, that would use this as a commuter will probably pass on this one because of the class 1 designation. That is a shame.
It's finally coming here but not super cheap
The only problem on this bike is a fork 120 mm RockShox Recon on rocky and long downhill you will feel every single bump on your hands. I looking to upgrade it to RockShox Pyke Ultimate 140 mm travel.
Definitely a budget fork, the Pyke is fantastic!
Better grips will help. I had to change my Marlin grips out and it made a massive difference.
Dear Trek....make this ebike a reality for all😅
I hope so too