Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 vs Trek Top Fuel 9.8 GX

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, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 115 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, M, M/L - Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60 mm length Size : L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70 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 Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 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	RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 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 Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length Size : M, M/L - Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length Size : L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480 mm length
Grip	--	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
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 - SRAM GX 7K Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length Size : M, M/L, L, XL, XXL - SRAM GX 7K Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Chain	KMC Z8.3, 8 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 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	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width
Headset	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"	--
Derailleur Front	Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull	--
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Altus M310	SRAM GX Eagle
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	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Cassette	Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T	SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chainrings	--	36T
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge, 73mm	SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit

Front	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"	Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26x2.20"	Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Wheel / RIM	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve	Front : Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost 110, 15 mm thru axle Rear : Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, XD Driver, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Front	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor	SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm
Rear	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor	SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

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

Length	--	--
Weight	13.97 kg	11.74 kg

Features	--	- Straight Shot downtube - Active Braking Pivot - Control Freak Cable Management - Complete Tubeless System - Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program - Suspension Calculator - Mino Link Adjustable Geometry
Additional Details	--	Shock : RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Ultimate RL damper, 190 x 45 mm Suspension lever : Bontrager Drop Lock remote Max compatible fork travel : 130 mm