MSRP | $1,100 | $799 | $1,299 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | $1,299 At Trek | |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 29.7 lbs | 31.5 lbs | |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Judy (air) | RockShox Judy (coil) | RockShox Judy Silver TK (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore | Deore, FSA | SX Eagle |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 80mm | 80mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Elite, Trek Marlin 7 Gen 2, and Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Rockhopper Elite has 29″ aluminum wheels and a bigger fork, the Marlin 7 Gen 2 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, and the Marlin 8 Gen 3 has a dropper post, 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, and better components. |
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 | 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 | Size: XXS, XS, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew 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 | 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 | Size: XXS, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: XS, S, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle | Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle |
Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | |
Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise | 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 | Size: XXS, 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 |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | 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 | Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
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 | Size: XXS, XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm length |
Pedals | SBC-54 Flat pedal | VP-536 nylon platform | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage | SRAM SX Eagle |
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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 | Size: XXS, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 155mm length; Size: XS, S, M, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 175mm length |
Shifters | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
Cassette | SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
Chain | KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ | KMC X10, 10 speed | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
Rims | Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, Presta valve | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | 14g stainless steel, black | |
Front Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR | Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR | Formula DC-22LW, 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" | 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'' | Size: XXS, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40'' |
Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm | Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm |