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    MSRP
    ($878)
    $899
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.4 lbs30.4 lbs
    4.1
    3.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKRockShox Judy
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleDeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The CUBE ANALOG and Trek Marlin 7 are both 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The ANALOG has better components and higher gearing, while the Marlin 7 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    ANALOG
    Marlin 7
    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)

    25 mph

    ANALOG

    22 mph

    Marlin 7

    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

    Aluminium Lite, AMF, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube, Flat Mount Brake, SIC Mount, FM Kickstand Mount

    ColorFlashlime’n’black

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    ColorFlashlime’n’black

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil, 100mm, Lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: 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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

    Headset

    CUBE FPH868, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2", Semi-Integrated

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    CUBE Performance Stem SL, 31.8mm

    Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Venec Lite

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

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

    Pedals

    CUBE PP MTB

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    ACID React

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle™, 12-Speed

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Crank

    SRAM SX Eagle™ Powerspline, 32T, 175mm

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

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle™ Trigger

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™, 11-50T

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle™

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr. Disc Brake, PM/FM (180/160)

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc

    Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock

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

    Tires

    Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25

    Size: S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

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

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