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    Category
    TrailCrosscountryEnduro
    Weight
    30.4 lbs34.3 lbs
    4.5
    4.2
    4.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Judy (air)Suntour Zeron
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″ / 29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSX EagleX4, X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 9
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm100mm150mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    dartmoor-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin San Quentin 2, Trek X-Caliber 8, and Dartmoor Hornet are all aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The San Quentin 2 has a dropper post and a 1 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, the X-Caliber 8 has 29″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, and the Hornet has a better fork and a bigger fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 San Quentin 2
    2021 X-Caliber 8
    2020 Hornet
    Other Trail 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

    2021 San Quentin 2

    24 mph

    2021 X-Caliber 8

    22 mph

    2020 Hornet

    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

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter and Dropper Post Routing, External Brake, 12x148mm Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Green/black

    Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Green/black

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Blue / Green/black

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Fast Black Stanchions, 130mm Travel, Bolt-On Thru-Axle, 37mm Offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 100 mm travel; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    SR Suntour Zeron35 LOR DS 27.5", Boost, 15mm axle, tapered

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

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

    BSA, 73mm

    Headset

    FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Dartmoor Blink

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: M/L, L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

    Dartmoor Fury V.3, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width

    Dartmoor Tornado Hi 780mm, 31.8mm diameter

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Dartmoor Trail V.2

    Seatpost

    TranzX, YSP18, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M-XL 150mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Size: S, 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: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length

    6061 alloy, 350mm on S/M, 400mm on L/XL

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Dartmoor Stream OEM

    Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

    Dartmoor Maze Lite, without lock ring

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SGS

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM X4, 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    -

    None

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing

    Size: S, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length

    SR Suntour Zeron 1x, 175mm on L/XL, 170mm on S/M

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X5, 9-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

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

    SunRace CSM980, 11-40 tooth, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X-11 Silver and Black

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SunRace CNM94

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Tektro HD-M275, 203mm rotor front, 180mm rotor rear

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Tektro HD-M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve

    Dartmoor Cruiser 27.5"+, 32 hole, F/V

    Spokes

    14 g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Shimano HF-MT400B, 110x15mm, Centerlock

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Front: Dartmoor Reel, Boost 110mm x 15mm, Rear: Dartmoor Reel, Boost 148mm x 12mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano HF-MT400B, 148x12, Centerlock, Standard Freehub Body

    Formula DCL-141Q, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano 10 freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    Front: Dartmoor Reel, Boost 110mm x 15mm, Rear: Dartmoor Reel, Boost 148mm x 12mm

    Tires

    Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 27.5x2.6", MPC Compound, Wire Bead

    Size: S, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"

    WTB Vigilante 27.5" x 2.8", Comp

    Disc Rotors

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

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