Marin Bolinas Ridge 1 vs Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5”/29" Wheels, Low Standover, 68 mm BB shell, 135 mm Forged Dropouts, Chainstay Mounted Disc Brakes	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Stem	Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45 mm	Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35 mm length Size : M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45 mm length
Handle Bar	Marin 31.8 Riser, 12 mm Rise, 780 mm Width	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Fork	--	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Seatpost	Marin Alloy, 27.2 mm	Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length Size : M, ML - Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length Size : L, XL - Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480 mm length
Grip	Marin Dual Density	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Crankset	Shimano FC-TY301, 42/34/24T	Size : XS, S : Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length Size : M, ML, L, XL - Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Pedals	Nylon Platform	--
Chain	KMC Z51	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Shifters	Shift Lever : Shimano Tourney 3x7-Speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Saddle	Marin MTB	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Headset	FSA No.10-P	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Front	Shimano FD-TX500	--
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Hub Front	Formula, 32H	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub Rear	Formula, 32H	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Spoke	15 g Black Stainless Steel	--
Cassette	SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	34T
Bottom Bracket	--	Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

Front	MTB, 27.5/29 x 2.25"	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear	MTB, 27.5/29 x 2.25"	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60''
Wheel / RIM	Marin, Double Wall Alloy	Front : NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle Rear : Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Front	Power CX7 Mechanical Disc, Shimano Pad Compatible, 160 mm Rotor	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rear	Power CX7 Mechanical Disc, Shimano Pad Compatible, 160 mm Rotor	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rear : Shimano RT66, 203 mm, 6-bolt
Brake Lever	Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters	--

Front	SR Suntour XCE Disc, 100 mm Travel, Preload Adjustment, 46 mm Offset	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

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Raw Carbon/Rage Red Lithium Grey/Factory Orange Matte Carbon Smoke

Length	--	--
Weight	--	13.13 kg

Features	- Series 1 Aluminum Frame - 29” OR 27.5” Wheels - Disc Brakes - Trail Ready Components	- Internal Storage - OCLV Mountain Carbon - Active Braking Pivot - Control Freak Cable Management - Complete Tubeless System - Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program - Suspension Calculator - Mino Link Adjustable Geometry
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper	Shock : Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm Max compatible fork travel : 150 mm (561 mm axle-to-crown)
Accessories	--	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag