Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 vs Trek Supercaliber 9.8 XT

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame	Alpha Silver Aluminium, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel
Stem	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	Size : S - Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60 mm length Size : M, M/L - Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70 mm length Size : L, XL - Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 80 mm length
Handle Bar	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	Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork	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	Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 100 mm travel
Seatpost	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	Size : S - Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length Size : M, M/L, L, XL - Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip	--	ESI Chunky
Crankset	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	Size : S - Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length Size : M, M/L, L, XL - Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Chain	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Shifters	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	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"	Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Front	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	--
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Altus M310	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Hub Front	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR	--
Hub Rear	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR	--
Cassette	Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	36T
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge, 73mm	Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

Front	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"	Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"	Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve	Front : Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle Rear : Bontrager Kovee Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicoSpline, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Front	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor	Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 160 mm
Rear	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor	Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

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Gloss Radioactive Red/Matte Black Matte Raw Carbon/Gloss Trek Black Carbon Blue Smoke/Radioactive Coral

Length	--	--
Weight	13.97 kg	10.41 kg

Features	--	- IsoStrut - OCLV Mountain Carbon - Straight Shot downtube - Knock Block - Control Freak Cable Management - Water Bottle Capacity - Complete Tubeless System - Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program - Suspension Calculator
Additional Details	--	Shock : Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235 x 32.5 mm Suspension lever : Fox 2-position Max compatible fork travel : 120 mm (531 mm axle-to-crown)