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    MSRP
    $1,329($1,098)$1,850
    Where to Buy
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    $1,600

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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryTrail
    Weight
    29.1 lbs30.0 lbs
    4.1
    4.2
    4.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKRockShox Judy Silver TKGiant Crest 34
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    26″ / 27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleXT, DeoreNX Eagle, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm100mm130mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    cube.eu

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Trek Marlin 8, CUBE ATTENTION, SL, and Giant Fathom 29 1 are all aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The Marlin 8 has 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, the ATTENTION, SL has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing, and the Fathom 29 1 has a dropper post, 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a bigger fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Marlin 8
    ATTENTION, SL
    Fathom 29 1
    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)

    24 mph

    Marlin 8

    28 mph

    ATTENTION, SL

    24 mph

    Fathom 29 1

    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

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsGloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsGloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsGloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

    Fork

    Size: XXS, XS, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: 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, XXL, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Judy Silver TK AIR, 100mm, PopLoc

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Spring TypeAir

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle

    Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm BSA

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

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

    Stem

    Size: XXS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: XXS, 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

    CUBE Performance Stem SL, 31.8mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Handlebar

    Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Natural Fit Venec Lite

    Giant Romero

    Seatpost

    Size: XXS, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 300mm length; 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

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    ACID PP MTB

    N/A

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    ACID React

    Giant Sole-O

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    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, XXL, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 175mm length

    ACID 32T

    SRAM SX Eagle, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100, Rapidfire-Plus

    SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10-51T

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano CN-M6100

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

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

    Shimano BR-MT420/410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT401

    Wheels
    Rims

    Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, presta valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve

    CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc

    Giant AM 29, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width

    Spokes

    stainless

    Front Hub

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

    Shimano HB-M4050, QR, Centerlock

    alloy, sealed

    Rear Hub

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

    Shimano FH-MT401, QR, Centerlock

    alloy, sealed

    Tires

    Size: XXS, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.20''

    Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, EXO/TR[R] Maxxis Aggressor, 29x2.5 WT, foldable, EXO/T

    Disc Rotors

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

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