2025 Trek Marlin Gen 3 vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Epic EVO
- Frame stack
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
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- Wheelbase
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- Head angle
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
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The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Marlin Gen 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Marlin Gen 3 M | Specialized Epic EVO M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | not listed | 66.5° | |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 438mm | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1164mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 781mm | |
| Reach | not listed | 436mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 597mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 36mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO minus the Trek Marlin Gen 3. Full charts: 2025 Trek Marlin Gen 3, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Marlin Gen 3Specialized Epic EVO
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Marlin Gen 35 Gen 3 | Specialized Epic EVOEVO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Marlin | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT 30 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Prowheel C10Y-NW | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | 30 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | VP BC73 | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | VP 536 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XT3 | Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Formula DC-20 front, Formula DC-22 rear | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | SRAM T |
| Rotor | Tektro 6-bolt | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp | not listed |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short | Specialized Power Sport |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
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