Boulder SE

Trek 3700 Fisher Tarpon

Raleigh

Talus 3.0

Specialized

Hardrock

Frame 6061 Al 7005 Al 6061 Al 7005 AL 7005 AL
  fluid-form tubing no no no no
  gusseted top-tube no no no no
dual-bottle mounts yes yes yes no yes
Unitized seatstays yes no no no no
Warranty lifetime lifetime lifetime lifetime lifetime
Fork adj. preload yes yes no yes
  Suntour XCM Suntour XCT Suntour XCT Spinner Grind Suntour XCT
  100mm travel 80mm travel 100mm travel 100mm travel 80mm travel
  30mm stanchions 28mm stanchions 28mm stanchions 25.4mm stanchions 28mm stanchions
Crankset 28/38/48 24/34/42 24/34/42 24/34/42 22/32/42
Gear cluster Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano SRAM
Rear Derailleur Acera Altus Altus Altus SRAM X-4
Front Derailleur Tourney Tourney Tourney Tourney Altus
Double-wall rims yes no no yes no
Bottom Bracket Cartridge Cartridge Cartridge lock ring type cartridge
Jagwire cables yes no no no no
Chainguard yes no no yes no
Stainless spokes yes no no yes yes

Kickstand

waterbottle

yes

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Our assembly service / Premier wheelwork yes no no no no
Manufacturer Boan Merida
Price $380 $410 $440 $350 $390