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Boulder SE |
Trek 3700 |
Fisher Tarpon |
Raleigh
Talus 3.0 |
Specialized
Hardrock |
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Frame |
6061 Al |
7005 Al |
6061 Al |
7005 AL |
7005 AL |
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fluid-form tubing |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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gusseted top-tube |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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dual-bottle mounts |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
yes |
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Unitized seatstays |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Warranty |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
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Fork |
adj. preload |
yes |
yes |
no |
yes |
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Suntour XCM |
Suntour XCT |
Suntour XCT |
Spinner Grind |
Suntour XCT |
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100mm travel |
80mm travel |
100mm travel |
100mm travel |
80mm travel |
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30mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
25.4mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
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Crankset |
28/38/48 |
24/34/42 |
24/34/42 |
24/34/42 |
22/32/42 |
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Gear cluster |
Shimano |
Shimano |
Shimano |
Shimano |
SRAM |
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Rear Derailleur |
Acera |
Altus |
Altus |
Altus |
SRAM X-4 |
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Front Derailleur |
Tourney |
Tourney |
Tourney |
Tourney |
Altus |
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Double-wall rims |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
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Bottom Bracket |
Cartridge |
Cartridge |
Cartridge |
lock ring type |
cartridge |
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Jagwire cables |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Chainguard |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
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Stainless spokes |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
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Kickstand
waterbottle |
yes
yes |
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Our assembly service / Premier wheelwork |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Manufacturer |
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Boan |
Merida |
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Price |
$380 |
$410 |
$440 |
$350 |
$390 |
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