Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $950
    $999
    $749
    Where to Buy
    $950

    At Specialized

    $999

    At Trek

    $999

    At Biloxi Bicycle Works

    $749

    At Canyon

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    27.7 lbs32.2 lbs31.5 lbs
    3.9
    3.9
    3.7
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy (air)RockShox Judy (coil)Suntour X1 (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeore, FSADeore, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 101 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rockhopper Comp, Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3, and Canyon Grand Canyon 5 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Rockhopper Comp
    2023 Marlin 7 Gen 3
    2024 Grand Canyon 5
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    22 mph

    2023 Marlin 7 Gen 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible

    ColorsGloss Metallic Spruce / Smoke; Satin Metallic Oak Green & Smoke; Gloss Purple Haze / Astral Blue

    Size: XS, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew

    ColorsGloss Metallic Spruce / Smoke; Satin Metallic Oak Green & Smoke; Gloss Purple Haze / Astral Blue

    Canyon Grand Canyon AL, Robust aluminium MTB hardtail frame. Category: 3., Axle dimension: 9X135 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    ColorsGloss Metallic Spruce / Smoke; Satin Metallic Oak Green & Smoke; Gloss Purple Haze / Astral Blue

    Fork

    RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour X1 Coil 27.5, Axle dimension: 9X100 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 32 mm, Travel: 100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Weight: 5.18 lbs | Suntour X1 Coil 29, Travel: 100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 6.84 lbs

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

    FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

    Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Acros AZX-214

    Stem

    Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length

    Iridium, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Iridium Flatbar, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 740 mm, Rise: 5 mm

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Iridium Trail, Weight: 0.33 lbs

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Iridium, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 0.62 lbs

    Pedals

    SBC-54 Flat pedal

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Iridium

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, RD-M5120, 10-speed

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Shimano Deore M6100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.70 lbs

    Crank

    Stout 1x, forged alloy

    Size: XS, S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shimano MT510, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100 12s, Weight: 0.31 lbs

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-46t, 10spd

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc ,180/160mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160 mm

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Shimano MT200

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

    Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve

    Canyon, Rotor mount: Center Lock | Canyon Wheel 27.5 9x100, Axle dimension: 9X100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim material: Aluminium | Canyon Wheel 27.5 9x135, Axle dimension: 9X135 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim material: Aluminium

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Front: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29x2.35"

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''

    Schwalbe Rapid Rob 27.5" x 2.25 MTB Tyre, Area of Use: Cross-country, Width: 2.25", Weight: 0.02 lbs | Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.25'', Width: 2.25" | Schwalbe Tough Tom 2.25", Weight: 1.65 lbs | Schwalbe Tough Tom 2.25", Weight: 1.79 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

    Shimano RT10, Size: 180 mm | Shimano RT10, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.02 lbs

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