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Trek marlin 5 2021 vs Merida big seven 20md..which one is the winner?

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#1 ·
I'm really curious on how this is going to turn out. This is the best 2 budget mtb under $600 or 36k INR. Pls share your opinions on this

Trek Marlin 5 2021Merida Big Seven 20MD 2020
FrameAlpha Silver AluminumAluminium,27.5" wheelsize,

135x9mm axle standard
ForkSR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travelSR Suntour XCM HLO,
Coil,
100mm travel with lockout
BrakeTektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach leverPromax MTD-3.0 disc, with Shimano RT10
RimBontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valveMerida CC,
17mm innerwidth
TireBontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''Merida K1080
ShifterShimano Altus M315Shimano ST-EF500
FDShimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pullShimano FD-TY700
RDShimano Tourney TY300, long cage, 34T max cogShimano RD-M360
CrankShimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm lengthShimano TY301,
170mm,
42-34-24T
BBVP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridgeFSA TH-7420ST-W, Cartridge Bearing
CassetteShimano HG200, 12-32, 7 speedSunrace CSM668,
11-32T, 8 speed
ChainKMC Z7, 7 speedKMC M700


Weight14.44 kg15.3 kg
 
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#2 ·
Where does the Suntour XCE fit in the hierchy of Suntour suspension forks?
Nothing is coming up on the web searches.
Low end is XCT then its XCM then XCR is the "Higher" end still not that great XCR, but better then XCT.

I'd go with Merida Big Seven 20MD 2020 because it has XCM, thats only if XCE is at the same level as XCT. Plus you get an extra speed in the back.
 
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