MSRP | $699 | $529 | $649 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | $529 16% off At Trek | |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 31.2 lbs | 31.7 lbs | 31.1 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCM | Suntour XCE | Suntour XCT |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus | Tourney, Shimano | Deore |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 3 × 7 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29, Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2, and Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Rockhopper Sport 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and a better fork, while the Marlin 6 Gen 2 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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: Satin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Dark Navy / Dove Grey; Gloss Limestone / Black; Satin Dark Moss Gree / Oak Green | Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Colors: Satin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Dark Navy / Dove Grey; Gloss Limestone / Black; Satin Dark Moss Gree / Oak Green | Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR Colors: Satin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Dark Navy / Dove Grey; Gloss Limestone / Black; Satin Dark Moss Gree / Oak Green |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: 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 | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Sealed cartridge, 73mm | Sealed cartridge, 73mm |
Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8'' | |
Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise | Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length | Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm 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 | PLATFORM PEDAL,VP,SBC-54,PP (POLYPROPYLENE) BODY,BUSHING BEARING,10B21,9/16 INCH SPINDLE | VP-536 nylon platform | VP-536 nylon platform |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed | Shimano Tourney TY300 | Shimano Deore M5120, long cage |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed | Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pull | |
Crank | Stout 2x, forged alloy | Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175mm 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 | Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed | Shimano EF500, 7 speed | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed |
Cassette | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t | Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed |
Chain | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC Z7, 7 speed | KMC X10, 10 speed |
Brakes | Front: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
Rims | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | ||
Front Hub | Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
Rear Hub | Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release | Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR |
Tires | Front: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35" | 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'' | 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'' |