Author Orion 29 2023 vs Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2

Frame	Triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"	Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
Stem	AUTHOR alloy	Size: XXS Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length Size: XS Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length Size: S Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length Size: M Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length Size: ML , L Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length Size: XL , XXL Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar	AUTHOR Flatbar, 9°, 700 / 720 mm	Size: XXS , XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork	RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm)	Size: XXS SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel, 26" wheel Size: XS SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel Size: S SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46 mm offset for 29" wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6)	Size: XXS Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length Size: XS , S , M Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip	AUTHOR Pro Lock	--
Crankset	--	Size: XXS Prowheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 160 mm length Size: XS , S , M Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length
Chain	KMC X12	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Shifters	SHIMANO SLX (12)	Size: XXS , XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano M315, 2-speed Size: XXS , XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano M315, 8-speed
Saddle	AUTHOR Navigator	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	--	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"
Derailleur Front	--	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Derailleur Rear	SHIMANO XT	Shimano Altus M310
Hub Front	AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO SLX 15 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Hub Rear	--	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Spoke	Black stainless steel 2.0 mm	--
Cassette	--	Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T
Bottom Bracket	SHIMANO BB-MT800, BB unit	Sealed cartridge, 73mm

Front	VITTORIA Barzo aramid 29" × 2.25"	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"
Rear	VITTORIA Barzo aramid 29" × 2.25"	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"
Wheel / RIM	AUTHOR Xenon Pro 29 32 holes	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve

Front	SHIMANO BR-MT410 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Rear	SHIMANO BR-MT410 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Brake Lever	SHIMANO BL MT401	--

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Length	--	--
Weight	13 kg	13.97 kg

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Additional Details	SIZE : 17", 19", 21" HEAD PARTS: PRESTINE Integrated 1.5" tapered CHAIN WHEEL: SHIMANO SLX, 34 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks FREEWHEEL: SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 (12)	--