MSRP | $1,329 | ($1,098) | $1,600 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | $1,600 14% off At Giant |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Trail |
Weight | 29.1 lbs | 30.0 lbs | |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK | RockShox Judy Silver TK | Giant Crest 34 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | SX Eagle | XT, Deore | NX Eagle, SX Eagle |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 80mm | 100mm | 130mm |
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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. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Gloss 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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Gloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Gloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade; Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical |
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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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Judy Silver TK AIR, 100mm, PopLoc Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air |
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 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed | SRAM NX Eagle |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |