Trek Marlin 7 2016 or Calibre Two Two? Help

backhouse21

Hi all,

New to the site and new to mountain biking, but cannot wait to get started!

I've narrowed my search down to two bikes - Trek Marlin 7 2016 or Calibre Two Two.

Can anyone tell me which one is the better of the two?

Trek Specs:

Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminium w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & mudguard mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Fork
SR Suntour XCM, coil spring, preload, adjustable rebound, hydraulic lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5 : 80mm travel)
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M390
Number of Gears
27
Shifters
Shimano Altus M370, 9-speed
Chain set
Shimano M351, 40/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9-speed
Chain
KMC X9
Brakeset
Tektro M290 hydraulic disc
Handlebars
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7-degree, Blendr compatible
Headset
1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
Rims
Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double-walled
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC22 alloy
Front Tyre
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")
Rear Tyre
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.00" (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1.5
Weight
Approx 15.5kg/34.2lbs (18.5 inch)
Notes
13.5 & 15.5 inch frames come with 27.5 Wheels. 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5 & 23in frames come with 29er wheels


Calibre Two Two Specs (GoOutdoors Own Brand it seems):

Wheel Size: 26"
Frame: 6061 aircraft grade hydroformed alloy frame with one piece wishbone seat
Fork: Rock Shox XC28 with 100mm of travel and Turn Key lockout
No. of Gears: 27
Gear Details: Shimano Deore 9 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera 9spd
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore long cage
Chainset: Truvativ E400 3.0 170mm extension 44/32/22
Cassette: 11-34T
Brakes - Type: Hydraulic Disc
Brakes - Details: Shimano M395 hydraulic brakes with 160mm rotors
Weight: 13.7kg
Tyres: WTB Vigilante 2.3” front, WTB Bronson 2.1” rear
Front Hub: Quando alloy disc brake hubs with quick release
Rear Hub: Quando alloy disc brake hubs with quick release
Stem: Alloy 4 bolt front mount 31.8mm, 70mm extension
Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
Handlebar: Truvativ Stylo T10: 31.8mm, 20mm low-rise, 680mm width
Head Set: Semi integrated style with 4x5mm alloy spacers
Pedals: Alloy platform pedal
Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust 350mm
Gender: Mens


thanks in advance!

backhouse21

I forgot to add, both exactly the same price.

cooldad

Calibre has slightly better bits, Trek has bigger wheels. And seems very heavy.

I like big wheels but depends what you intend riding.

backhouse21

I'll use this initially for riding around the countryside, and the odd commute to work, but after a short time i intend to use it in the woods as I get more confident.