Liv Embolden 2 vs Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120 mm FlexPoint Suspension	Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
Stem	Giant Contact	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	Giant Connect Trail	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	Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130 mm, Boost 15 x 110, custom tuned for Giant	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	Giant Connect, 30.9	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
Crankset	Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t	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	Shimano Deore	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Shifters	Shimano Deore	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	Liv Sylvia	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 Deore, Shadow+	Shimano Altus M310
Hub Front	Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Hub Rear	Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Spoke	Sapim	--
Cassette	Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10 x 51	Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T
Bottom Bracket	Praxis, press fit	Sealed cartridge, 73mm

Front	Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"
Rear	Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"
Wheel / RIM	Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30 mm inner	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve

Front	180 mm, Shimano MT200 hydraulic	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Rear	160 mm, Shimano MT200 hydraulic	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Brake Lever	Shimano BL-MT201	--

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Rear	--	--

Colors

Slate Gray Trekking Green, Rosewood Desert Sage

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Length	--	--
Weight	--	13.97 kg

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Additional Details	Shock : Suntour Raidon R, 184/44, custom tuned for Giant Tubeless prepared	--