MSRP | $485 | $549 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 32.4 lbs | 32.2 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCE | Suntour XCE |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney, Altus | Tourney, Altus |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 3 × 7 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Trail 8 and Trek Marlin 5 are both aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with mid-range components. The Trail 8 has 29″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and a 3 × 8 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Marlin 5 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | All-New, SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, BSA-73 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Graphite; Acid Green | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Graphite; Acid Green |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm, Coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29") Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
Headset | Semi Integrated, 1-1/8" | 1-1/8˝ threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings |
Stem | 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8° | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible |
Handlebar | Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 | Bontrager Arvada |
Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350/400mm | Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Cannondale Dual-Density | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano TX800 | Shimano Tourney TY300 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano TY300, 34.9 clamp | Shimano Tourney TY300 |
Crank | Prowheel alloy, 42/32/22 | Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24 |
Shifters | Shimano Altus Rapidfire Plus, 3x8 | Shimano Altus M310, 7 speed |
Cassette | Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed | Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speed |
Chain | KMC Z51, 8-speed | KMC Z51 |
Brakes | Tektro M275 hydro disc, 160/160mm rotors | Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc (13.5 & 15.5: Tektro HD-276 short reach lever) |
Brake Levers | Tektro M275 hydro disc |
Rims | WTB SX19, 32h | Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
Front Hub | Sealed Alloy Disc, QR | Formula DC20 alloy |
Rear Hub | Sealed Alloy Disc, QR | Formula DC27 alloy |
Tires | Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 27.5/29 x 2.25", K-Guard | Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ front, 29x2.0˝ rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝) |