Giant Fathom 29 1 2019 vs Trek Fuel EX 8 XT

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Stem	Giant Connect, 8-degree	Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40 mm length Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50 mm length
Handle Bar	Giant Connect Trail, 780 mm x 31.8 mm	Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Fork	Suntour Axon 32 LO-RC, 100 mm travel, alloy steerer, low- compression and rebound adjust, QR 15 x 110 mm	Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Seatpost	Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9 mm	Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length
Grip	--	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Crankset	Praxis Cadet, Boost, 30	Size : XS, S - Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Chain	KMC X11-1	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Shifters	Shimano SLX, 1 x 11	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Saddle	Giant Contact (neutral)	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Headset	--	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Rear	Shimano SLX , Shadow+	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Hub Front	Giant Tracker Sport Boost QR 141, loose ball	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub Rear	Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15 x 110 mm, sealed bearing	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Spoke	Sapim	--
Cassette	Shimano SLX, 11 x 46	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	34T
Bottom Bracket	--	Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

Front	Maxxis IKON 29 x 2.2 folding, 60 tpi, TR/EXO, tubeless	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear	Maxxis IKON 29 x 2.2 folding, 60 tpi, TR/EXO, tubeless	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60''
Wheel / RIM	Giant XCT 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 25 mm inner width	Front : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle Rear : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Front	Shimano BR-MT400 180 mm, hydraulic disc	Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rear	Shimano BR-MT400 160 mm, hydraulic disc	Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Brake Lever	Shimano BL-MT400	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

Matte Gun Metal Black Gloss Black Gloss White

Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade

Length	--	--
Weight	--	13.86 kg

Features	- XC control - Proven alloy performance - Balance and stability	- Straight Shot w/Knock Block - Active Braking Pivot - Control Freak Cable Management - Complete Tubeless System - Suspension Calculator - Mino Link Adjustable Geometry
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Praxis	Shock : Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm Max compatible fork travel : 150 mm (561 mm axle-to-crown)