Compare: 2023 Canyon Grand Canyon 5 vs Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2 vs Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Grand Canyon 52023 Canyon	Marlin 6 Gen 22023 Trek	Rockhopper Sport 292023 Specialized

MSRP	$699	$699~~$849~~	$750
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$699 18% off At Trek $749 12% off At Trek	$750 At Specialized
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	31.5 lbs	31.1 lbs	31.2 lbs
	3.7	3.5	3.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour X1	Suntour XCT	Suntour XCM
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Shimano	Deore	Altus
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 10	2 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	canyon.com	trekbikes.com	specialized.com
Summary	The Canyon Grand Canyon 5, Trek Marlin 6 Gen 2, and Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Grand Canyon 5 has a better fork, while the Rockhopper Sport 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Grand Canyon 5

Marlin 6 Gen 2

Rockhopper Sport 29

Other Crosscountry bikes

Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Marlin 6 Gen 2

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Grand Canyon 52023 Canyon	Marlin 6 Gen 22023 Trek	Rockhopper Sport 292023 Specialized

Frame	Canyon Grand Canyon AL, Robust aluminium MTB hardtail frame. Category: 3., Axle dimension: 9X135 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Radical Red	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Radical Red	Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Radical Red
Fork	Suntour X1 Coil 27.5, Axle dimension: 9X100 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 32 mm, Travel: 100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Weight: 5.18 lbs \| Suntour X1 Coil 29, Travel: 100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 6.84 lbs Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs	Sealed cartridge, 73mm	Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Headset	Acros AZX-214	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Iridium, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm	Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length	Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Iridium Flatbar, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 740 mm, Rise: 5 mm	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Saddle	Iridium Trail, Weight: 0.33 lbs	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
Seatpost	Iridium, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 0.62 lbs	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Pedals		VP-536 nylon platform	SBC-54 Flat pedal
Grips	Iridium	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on	Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M6100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.70 lbs	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage	Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed
Front Derailleur			Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed
Crank	Shimano MT510, Number of chainrings: 1	Prowheel C10Y-NW, 30T steel narrow-wide ring, 170mm length	Stout 2x, forged alloy
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6100 12s, Weight: 0.31 lbs	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed	Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore M6100, Number of sprockets: 12	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed	SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Chain	Shimano CN-M6100	KMC X10, 10 speed	KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Brakes	Shimano MT200	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor	Front: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

Wheels

Rims	Canyon, Rotor mount: Center Lock \| Canyon Wheel 27.5 9x100, Axle dimension: 9X100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim material: Aluminium \| Canyon Wheel 27.5 9x135, Axle dimension: 9X135 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim material: Aluminium	Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve	Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes			Stainless, 14g
Front Hub		Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rear Hub		Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR	Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Tires	Schwalbe Rapid Rob 27.5" x 2.25 MTB Tyre, Area of Use: Cross-country, Width: 2.25", Weight: 0.02 lbs \| Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.25'', Width: 2.25" \| Schwalbe Tough Tom 2.25", Weight: 1.65 lbs \| Schwalbe Tough Tom 2.25", Weight: 1.79 lbs	Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''	Front: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35"
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT10, Size: 180 mm \| Shimano RT10, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.02 lbs

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