MSRP | $599 | $2,699 | $899 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Trail | Crosscountry |
Weight | 31.3 lbs | 30.4 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCT | RockShox 35 Silver | RockShox Judy |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | ||
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 26″ | 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Alivio, Altus | Deore | Deore, FSA |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Full | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 130mm | 100mm |
Rear Travel | - | 120mm | - |
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Summary | The Felt Q520, Norco Fluid FS 2 29, and Trek Marlin 7 are all aluminum frame mountain bikes. The Q520 has 26″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing; the Fluid FS 2 29 has a dropper post, 29″ aluminum wheels, and a better fork; and the Marlin 7 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Felt Q series 6061 butted aluminum, Dynaform top and down tube: oversized semi-integrated head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack & fender mount, disc brake specific | 6061 Alloy Trail, 120mm Travel, 27.5" and 29" Options, UDH | Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR |
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Fork | SR Suntour SF12-XCT-V3 100mm travel: hi-ten 1-1/8"" steerer tube, forged + cnc 6061 crown, hi-ten 28mm stanchion, 126mm pitch, leading axle, one-piece aluminum lower + brace, two sides coil spring + mcu, w/ low-profile mini boots and preload adjust, disc brake specific lowers Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil | RockShox 35 Silver R, 130mm Travel, 46mm Offset (27.5), 51mm Offset (29) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil | 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: 130mm Spring Type: Coil |
Shock | N/A | Rockshox Deluxe Select, 190x42.5mm (27.5), 190x45mm (29) | |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge | Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded | FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle |
Headset | Semi-integrated 1-1/8"" Aheadset: steel cups, caged bearing, w/ felt Tornado alloy top cap, custom curved 1 x 15mm + 2 x 5mm straight washers | Sealed Bearing, Tapered | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' |
Stem | Felt MTB 3D-forged design: 4-bolt handlebar clamp, 1-1/8"" threadless, for 31.8mm handlebar, 7 degree rise, w/ CP Cromo hardware Sizes; 13.5-17.5=90mm;19.5-21.5=110mm | 6061 Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp | 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 |
Handlebar | Felt MTB XC riser bar: butted 6061 Aluminum, 8 degree bend, 4 degree up sweep 31.8mm bar bore, Widths: 13.5""/15.5""""=620mm, 17.5""-21.5""=640mm | TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
Saddle | Felt mountain design: low side profile look w/ comfort fit top, double-density base, satin steel rails | Norco XC | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost | Felt alloy micro adjust: 6061 alloy Low-Profile forged Head & Extruded Rail Clamps, Sizes: 13.5-15.5"" =30.9mm x 350mm , 17.5/21.5"" =30.9mm x 400mm | X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (s), 150mm (M), 170mm (L, XL) | Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length |
Pedals | VP 992-S Steel Cage w/ PP Body | VP Nylon Flat | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Felt dual-density wing grips: Kraton rubber base, Pruven rubber center, Color matched | VP Lock-On | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio M410-SGS, long cage | Shimano Deore RD-M6100 | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano FD-M310: top swing | ||
Crank | SR Suntour CW10-XCT-V2-T302-PBG crankset w/ forged alloy arms; 8-speed w/ interchangeable 42x32x24T chainrings; lengths 13.5/15.5" = 170mm, 17.5-21.5" = 175mm | Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 32T, 170mm (XXS - S), 175mm (M - XL) | Size: S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length |
Shifters | Shimano SL-M310 8 Speed Rapid Fire | Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R I-Spec EV | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG30 8-speed 11-32 | Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
Chain | KMC Z72 8-speed | Shimano Deore CN-M6100 | KMC X10, 10 speed |
Chain Guide | n/a | ||
Brakes | Tektro Novella Mechanical disc brake: 180mm front/ 160mm rear stainless steel rotors | Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro Draco hydraulic disc | Shimano BR-MT420 |
Rims | WTB SX-17 disc brake doublewall aluminum: w/ single eyelets | Stan's Flow D, 32H | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve |
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Spokes | stainless 14g w/ brass nipples | 14g stainless steel | |
Front Hub | forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release | Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
Rear Hub | forged alloy 6-bolt disc mount, 8/9 speed cassette: 32 hole, w/ alloy quick release lever | Shimano FH-MT510-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
Tires | Felt THC XC tire: Trail Highway City 26 x 2.1 30tpi wire wead, w/ Shraeder valve tubes | Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C/EXO/TR | Size: 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'' |
Disc Rotors | Shimano SMRT54, 180mm | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm |
Fenders | n/a |
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