MSRP | $599 | ($603) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 30.9 lbs | 32.0 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCE | Suntour XCT |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney, Altus | Acera, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 2 × 8 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Trek Marlin 5 Women's and CUBE ACCESS WS EAZ are both 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bikes. The Marlin 5 Women's has better components and higher gearing, while the ACCESS WS EAZ has a better fork. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminium, low standover, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR; Size: M, ML, Alpha Silver Aluminium, internal routing, chainstay disc-brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Slate / Aloha Green; Crystal White; Matte Trek Black; Purple Flip | Aluminium Lite, AMF, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube, Flat Mount Brake, SIC Mount, FM Kickstand Mount BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Slate / Aloha Green; Crystal White; Matte Trek Black; Purple Flip |
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Fork | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, ML, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCT Disc, 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge | |
Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | CUBE FPH868, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2", Semi-Integrated |
Stem | Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length | CUBE Performance Stem, 31.8mm |
Handlebar | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: M, ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm |
Saddle | Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's | Natural Fit Venec Lite WS |
Seatpost | Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length | CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm |
Pedals | Size: XS, S, M, ML, VP-536 nylon platform; Size: XS, S, ML, Wellgo nylon platform | CUBE PP MTB |
Grips | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR Endurance Comp | ACID React |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300 | Shimano RD-M360, 8-Speed |
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Front Derailleur | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY500, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull | Shimano FD-M315, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp |
Crank | Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length | Shimano FC-M315, 36x22T |
Shifters | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 3-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M315, 7 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M310, 8-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano Altus M310, 7-speed | Shimano SL-M315, Rapidfire-Plus |
Cassette | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7--speed | Shimano CS-HG31, 11-34T |
Chain | Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z7, 7-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, KMC Z51 | KMC Z8.3 |
Brakes | Size: XS, S, ML, Tektro M285 hydraulic disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc | Tektro HD-M275 / TKD-150, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160) |
Rims | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled | CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc |
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Spokes | 14 g stainless steel | |
Front Hub | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR | CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt |
Rear Hub | Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm QR | CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt |
Tires | Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20"; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"; Size: M, ML, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00" | CUBE IMPAC Smartpac, 2.25 |