Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $949 | $849 | $899 |
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| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Trail | Crosscountry | Trail |
| Weight | 31.1 lbs | 30.6 lbs | |
| Spec Level | |||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | Suntour XCM | Suntour XCT | Suntour XCR |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent | Deore | Deore |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 11 |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front Travel | 120mm | 100mm | 120mm |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | marinbikes.com | trekbikes.com | bikesonline.com |
| Summary | The Marin Bobcat Trail 4, Trek Marlin 6, and Polygon Xtrada 6 1×11 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The Bobcat Trail 4 has a better fork. | ||
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| Frame | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing & Dropper Post Routing Colors: Gloss Silver / Red/grey; Gloss Tan / Blue-Green/grey | aluminum frame Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade; Matte Dnister Black; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy | ALX XC Sport 6061 Aluminum Frame, Smooth Welding Technology, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Headtube, 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket, Boost QR Rear Axle 141mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | SR/Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | Suntour XCR 32 LO-R, 120mm Travel, Preload & Rebound Adjuster, Hydraulic Lock Out, Straight 1-1/8" Threadless Steerer, QR Axle Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | Sealed cartridge, 73mm | BSA Threaded, 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No.10-P | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | ZS 56/40 |
| Stem | Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; 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 | Entity Sport, 31.8 Clamp |
| Handlebar | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width | Entity Sport |
| Saddle | Marin MTB | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width | Entity Void |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9 Type: Rigid | 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 Type: Rigid | Entity Sport, 27.2x350mm, 15mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon Platform | VP-536 nylon platform | Standard Flat Pedals |
| Grips | Marin MTB, Closed End | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage | Shimano Deore RD-M5120, Shadow+, Direct Mount, 11-Speed |
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| Front Derailleur | - | ||
| Crank | Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T | Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length | Shimano Deore FC-M5100, 32T |
| Shifters | microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed | Shimano Deore SL-M5100, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed | Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X10, 10 speed | KMC X-11 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano BL-M201 Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve | Entity XL2 Disc, Double Wall Alloy Rims, 24mm Internal Width, Tubeless Ready ** |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel | ||
| Front Hub | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR | QRx100mm 32H Center Lock, Alloy |
| Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR | QRx141mm 32H 32H Center Lock, Alloy |
| Tires | WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead | Size: XS, 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'' | Entity Spyderbait SA-290, 2.25" * |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT10, 160mm |