Compare: 2023 Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 vs Rockhopper Sport 29 vs Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Rockhopper Comp 292023 Specialized	Rockhopper Sport 292023 Specialized	Marlin 6 Gen 32023 Trek

MSRP	$764~~$1,000~~	$699~~$750~~	$899
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$699 7% off At Specialized	$899 At Trek $899 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	30.7 lbs	31.2 lbs	32.6 lbs
	3.4	3.2	3.7
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCM	Suntour XCM	Suntour XCM
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	26″ / 27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	microSHIFT Advent	Altus	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 9	2 × 9	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29, Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29, and Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Marlin 6 Gen 3 has 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Rockhopper Comp 29

Rockhopper Sport 29

Marlin 6 Gen 3

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 6 Gen 3

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Rockhopper Comp 292023 Specialized	Rockhopper Sport 292023 Specialized	Marlin 6 Gen 32023 Trek

Frame	Specialized 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 Colors: Gloss Metallic White Silver / Satin Black; Gloss Oasis / Tarmac Black; Gloss Clay / Satin Cast Blue Metallic; Satin Smoke / Satin Black	Specialized 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 Colors: Gloss Metallic White Silver / Satin Black; Gloss Oasis / Tarmac Black; Gloss Clay / Satin Cast Blue Metallic; Satin Smoke / Satin Black	Size: XXS, XS, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew Colors: Gloss Metallic White Silver / Satin Black; Gloss Oasis / Tarmac Black; Gloss Clay / Satin Cast Blue Metallic; Satin Smoke / Satin Black
Fork	SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm Stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping w/lockout, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset 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	Size: XXS, SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XXS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 26'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: XS, S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle	Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset			Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise	Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise	Size: XXS, XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
Handlebar	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm	Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bridge Sport, steel rails	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm	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
Pedals	SBC-54 Flat pedal	PLATFORM PEDAL,VP,SBC-54,PP (POLYPROPYLENE) BODY,BUSHING BEARING,10B21,9/16 INCH SPINDLE	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on	Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch	Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
Front Derailleur		Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed
Crank	Stout 1x, forged alloy	Stout 2x, forged alloy	Size: XXS, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 160mm length; Size: XS, S, M, ML, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 175mm length
Shifters	microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed	Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Cassette	microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t	SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
Chain	KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™	KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™	KMC X10, 10 speed
Brakes	Front: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160mm	Front: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Stout Alloy, hookless, double-wall, 25mm inner width	Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	14g stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Shimano HB-TX505, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h	Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew
Rear Hub	Shimano FH-TX505, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h	Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Tires	Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3"	Front: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35"	Size: XXS, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.35''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.40''

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