Giant Trance 29 2 2019 vs Trek Marlin 8

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem	Giant Contact SL 35	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	Giant Contact, 780 x 35 mm, 20 mm rise	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	Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130 mm travel, GRIP Damper, Boost 15 x 110 mm QR, tapered steerer	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	Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9 mm	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	--	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Crankset	TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle Dub, Boost, 30	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	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle, 1 x 12	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle	Giant Contact (neutral)	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	--	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Rear	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Hub Front	Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12 x 148, sealed bearing	Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear	Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15 x 110 mm, sealed bearing	Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke	Sapim	14g stainless steel
Cassette	SRAM NX Eagle, 11 x 50	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T
Bottom Bracket	--	Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle

Front	Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.3, 60 tpi, EXO, TR	Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.35''
Rear	Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.3, 60 tpi, EXO, TR, tubeless	Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM	Giant XCT 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 25 mm inner width	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, presta valve

Front	SRAM Guide T 180 mm, hydraulic disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear	SRAM Guide T 180 mm, hydraulic disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
Brake Lever	SRAM Guide T	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

Metallic Blue Black

Gloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical

Length	--	--
Weight	--	13.20 kg

Features	- Trail-tuned chassis - 29er confidence and control - Latest suspension tech	- Suspension Lockout - Rack Mounts - Rear Kickstand Mount - Inter Cable Routing
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : SRAM GXP Dub Press Fit	Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509 mm axle-to-crown)
Accessories	Shock : Fox Float DPS Performance, trunnion mount	--