Tern Link N8 vs Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	Tern Link, aluminum, OCL Joint, 3 patented technologies	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	Fixed height, forged QR	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	Flat bar, 6061-AL	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Fork	Integrated, hi-tensile steel	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Seatpost	SuperOversize, 6061-AL, micro-adjust clamp	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	Velo ergonomic, lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Crankset	Forged 6061 aluminum crank arms and spider, hand-polished	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	Folding, alloy body	--
Chain	8 spd	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Shifters	Shimano 1x8 spd, trigger	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Saddle	Velo Sport	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Headset	Flux, cartridge bearings, Physis integrated	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Claris	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Hub Front	Mini, aluminum, QR	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub Rear	Formula, 8 spd cassette	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Spoke	Sapim Leader, stainless steel	--
Cassette	Shimano 8 spd, 11-30T	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	34T
Bottom Bracket	--	Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

Front	Schwalbe Kojak, 35-406, 95 psi, puncture protection	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear	Schwalbe Kojak, 35-406, 95 psi, puncture protection	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60''
Wheel / RIM	Size : 20" wheels Rims : Doublewall aluminum	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	V, aluminum, linear spring	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rear	V, aluminum, linear spring	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rear : Shimano RT66, 203 mm, 6-bolt
Brake Lever	V, aluminum bracket/lever	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

Black/OldBlue/Grey Black/Green/Grey Black/Red/Grey White/Green/Grey White/Grey/Cobalt White/Red/Grey

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

Length	--	--
Weight	12.2 kg	13.13 kg

Features	- Sporty and aggressive riding thanks to narrower handlebars - Bomb-proof wheels built with Sapim spokes - Shimano Claris rear derailleur for quick and responsive gear shifting - High-performance Kojak road tires with puncture protection - Folds compactly in 10 seconds for storage and transport - Magnetix™ 2.0 lock the bike in place when folded - Optional rear rack and fenders	- 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	SPEEDS : 1 x 8 FOLDING SIZE : 38 x 79 x 72 cm (15" x 31.1" x 28.3") FOLDING TIME : 10 sec FRAME SIZES : One size GEAR INCHES : 33" – 89" (2.23 – 7.1 m) DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR : 600 mm (23.6") DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL : Min: 700 mm (27.6") Max: 960 mm (37.8") SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT : 142 - 190 cm (4'8" - 6'3") MAX LOAD WEIGHT : 105 kg (230 lb) HANDLEPOST : Tern Physis 3D, 3D forged, 5 patented technologies BOTTOM BRACKET : Cartridge, sealed bearings	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	BELL : Aluminum KICKSTAND : Deluxe center mount CLIP SYSTEM : Magnetix 2.0 LUGGAGE SOCKET : Yes FENDERS : Opt: RP Chromeplastic, stainless hardware RACK(S) :Opt: Tern Loader Rack	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag