Tern Link N8 vs Trek Marlin 4

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	Tern Link, aluminum, OCL Joint, 3 patented technologies	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem	Fixed height, forged QR	Size : XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50 mm length ( Size : S - 60 mm length) Size : M - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70 mm length Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length Size : XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar	Flat bar, 6061-AL	Size : XS, S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork	Integrated, hi-tensile steel	Size : XS - SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel Size : S - SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42 mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46 mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost	SuperOversize, 6061-AL, micro-adjust clamp	Size : XS, S - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Size : M - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip	Velo ergonomic, lock-on	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Crankset	Forged 6061 aluminum crank arms and spider, hand-polished	Size : XS, S, M - Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170 mm length Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175 mm length
Pedals	Folding, alloy body	VP-536 nylon platform
Chain	8 spd	KMC Z7, 7 speed
Shifters	Shimano 1x8 spd, trigger	Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Saddle	Velo Sport	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	Flux, cartridge bearings, Physis integrated	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front	--	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog
Hub Front	Mini, aluminum, QR	Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear	Formula, 8 spd cassette	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke	Sapim Leader, stainless steel	14g stainless steel
Cassette	Shimano 8 spd, 11-30T	Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
Chainrings	--	1x/2x : 34T, 3x : 42T
Bottom Bracket	--	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge

Front	Schwalbe Kojak, 35-406, 95 psi, puncture protection	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear	Schwalbe Kojak, 35-406, 95 psi, puncture protection	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.00''
Wheel / RIM	Size : 20" wheels Rims : Doublewall aluminum	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve

Front	V, aluminum, linear spring	Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor
Rear	V, aluminum, linear spring	Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor
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

Matte Trek Black Voodoo Aloha Green Matte Anthracite Magenta

Length	--	--
Weight	12.2 kg	13.98 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	- Rack Mounts - Rear Kickstand Mount - Internal Cable Routing
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	Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509 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	--