Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 vs Trek Marlin 8

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem	6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree	Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50 mm length Size : S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60 mm length ( Size : M - 70 mm length ) Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length Size : XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar	6061 Alloy, Compact	Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width Size : S, M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork	CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR	Size : XXS, XS - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel Size : S, M, ML, L, XL - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost	Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm	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 - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip	Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Crankset	FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34	Size : XXS - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 155 mm length Size : XS , S , M - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 170 mm length Size : ML, L, XL - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Pedals	--	VP-536 nylon platform
Chain	KMC X9, 9-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Shifters	Shimano Sora, 9-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle	Cannondale Stage CX	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front	Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp	--
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Sora GS	SRAM SX Eagle
Hub Front	Formula RB-31	Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear	Formula RB-32	Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke	Stainless Steel, 14g	14g stainless steel
Cassette	Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T
Bottom Bracket	Cartridge, square taper	Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle

Front	Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c	Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.35''
Rear	Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c	Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM	RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, presta valve

Front	Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear	Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
Brake Lever	Shimano Sora	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

Black

Gloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

Length	--	--
Weight	--	13.20 kg

Features	--	- Suspension Lockout - Rack Mounts - Rear Kickstand Mount - Inter Cable Routing
Additional Details	--	Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509 mm axle-to-crown)