Tern Verge X20 vs Trek Marlin 4

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	Tern Verge, hydroformed 7005-Al w/ smooth TIG welding, 3 patented technologies	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem	Syntace VRO, adjustable, Built for Tern	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	Kinetix Pro, double-butted 7050-Al, for VRO	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	Tarsus, 6061-AL, hydroformed	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	Stasis by Syntace, 7050-Al, hard-anodized	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	Ergon GS2 Leichtbau, w/ mini bar end	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Crankset	FSA SL-K, carbon, 55/42T, MegaEVO BB386, Built for Tern	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	--	VP-536 nylon platform
Chain	Shimano Ultegra, 10 spd	KMC Z7, 7 speed
Shifters	SRAM DoubleTap, 2x10	Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Saddle	Kore Road Performance	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	Flux Pro, angular contact bearings, Physis integrated	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front	SRAM Force	Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9 mm clamp, down swing, down pull
Derailleur Rear	SRAM XO	Shimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cog
Hub Front	--	Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear	--	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke	Sapim CX-Wing, custom forged, internal Polyax nipples	14g stainless steel
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, 11-28T, 10 spd	Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed
Chainrings	--	1x/2x : 34T, 3x : 42T
Bottom Bracket	--	VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Taillamp	BioLogic TailLight	--

Front	Schwalbe Durano, 28-406, foldable, puncture protection, 120 psi	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear	Schwalbe Durano, 28-406, foldable, puncture protection, 120 psi	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.00''
Wheel / RIM	Size : 20" wheels Front Wheel : Kinetix Pro X, Paired Spoke technology, straight-pull design, 16H, 491 g Rear Wheel : Kinetix Pro X, Paired Spoke technology, straight-pull design, 20H, asymmetric flange, 657 g	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve

Front	Kinetix Pro X, Ashima Aero CNC cartridge brake pads	Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor
Rear	Kinetix Pro X, Ashima Aero CNC cartridge brake pads	Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor
Brake Lever	Avid Speed Dial 7, adjustable leverage	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

Black/Red

Matte Trek Black Voodoo Aloha Green Matte Anthracite Magenta

Length	--	--
Weight	9.9 kg	13.98 kg

Features	- Top shelf SRAM XO + SRAM Force™ drivetrain for surgically precise shifts - FSA SL-K carbon crankset for stiffness and minimal extra weight - Kinetix™ Pro X wheels with straight-pull spokes and smooth-rolling hubs - Hydroformed Tarsus™ fork with room for internal cable routing - SR-71 stealth matte finish - Folds compactly in 10 seconds for storage and transport	- Rack Mounts - Rear Kickstand Mount - Internal Cable Routing
Additional Details	SPEEDS : 2 x 10 FOLDING SIZE : 38 x 77 x 71 cm (15" x 30" x 28") FOLDING TIME : 10 sec FRAME SIZES : One size GEAR INCHES : 28" - 93" (2.21 - 7.38 m) DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR : Min: 540 mm (21.2") Max: 680 mm (26.8") DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL : Min: 660 mm (26") Max: 930 mm (36.6") SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT : 142 - 190 cm (4'8" - 6'3") MAX LOAD WEIGHT : 105 kg (230 lb) SEATPOST CLAMP : Syntace OverLock HANDLEPOST : Tern Physis 3D, 3D forged, 5 patented technologies BRAKE CABLE & HOUSING : Jagwire, anti-compression housing, slick cables, Slick Lube liner, alloy ferrules SHIFTER CABLE & HOUSING : Jagwire LEX-SL, slick treatment, alloy ferrules BOTTOM BRACKET : FSA BB386	Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509 mm axle-to-crown)
Accessories	BELL : Aluminum CLIP SYSTEM : Magnetix 2.0 LUGGAGE SOCKET : Yes	--