MSRP | $1,100 | $950 | $1,029 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | $950 At Giant | |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 29.7 lbs | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Judy (air) | Giant SXC32-2 (coil) | RockShox Judy (coil) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore | Deore | Deore, FSA |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 80mm | 80mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Elite, Giant Talon 1, and Trek Marlin 7 Gen 2 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Rockhopper Elite has 29″ aluminum wheels and a bigger fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build 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 Colors: Gloss Redwood / Spruce; Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Blush / Tarmac Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Gloss Redwood / Spruce; Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Blush / Tarmac Black | Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Colors: Gloss Redwood / Spruce; Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Blush / Tarmac Black |
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Fork | RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil | SXC32-2 RL, air spring, QR, alloy steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil | Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; 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 Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil |
Shock | Spring Type: Coil | N/A Spring Type: Coil | Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | cartridge | FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle |
Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | ||
Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise | Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) | Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) | 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 |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails | Giant custom | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29) | 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 |
Pedals | SBC-54 Flat pedal | MTB caged | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Giant Sole-O | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | ||
Crank | Stout 1x, forged alloy | ProWheel Charm, 30t (27.5) or 32t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) | 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 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display | Shimano Deore M4100, 1x10 | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
Cassette | SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed | Shimano Deore M4100, 11x42 | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
Chain | KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ | KMC X10 | KMC X10, 10 speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
Rims | Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, Presta valve |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g | 14g stainless steel, black |
Front Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h | alloy, ball bearing | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h | alloy, ball bearing | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
Tires | Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" | Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.4", 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'' |
Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm |