MSRP | $599 | $800 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 31.8 lbs | |
Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCE | Suntour XCM |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
27.5″ / 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney, Altus | Altus |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 2 × 9 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Trek Marlin 5 and Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29 are both aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Marlin 5 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, while the Rockhopper Sport 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and 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: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 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: Trek Black / Lithium Grey; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Factory Orange / Lithium Grey | 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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Trek Black / Lithium Grey; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Factory Orange / Lithium Grey |
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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, L, XL, XXL, 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 XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle |
Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | |
Stem | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width | Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width | Bridge Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic |
Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300 | Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull | Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed |
Crank | Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length | Stout 2x, forged alloy |
Shifters | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Altus M315, 3-speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Altus M315, 7 speed | Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed |
Cassette | Shimano HG200, 12-32, 7-speed | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t |
Chain | KMC Z7, 7-speed | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor | Front: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Rims | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
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Spokes | 14 g stainless steel | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR | Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H |
Rear Hub | Formula DC-27, alloy, 6-bolt, 7sp freehub, 135x5 mm QR | Formula 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H |
Tires | 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: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00" | Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3" |