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2021 Specialized Demo Expert vs 2019 Trek Session C 29 Frameset

The Trek Session C 29 Frameset size closest to your S3 is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Trek Session C 29 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Demo Expert in S3, the Trek Session C 29 Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−16 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+19 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Demo Expert numbers we have for size S3 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Demo Expert S3Trek Session C 29 Frameset XLDifference
Reach446mm465+19 mm
Stack632mm616−16 mm
Head tube angle62.8°62.6°−0.2°
Seat tube angle76.8°not listed
Seat tube length420mm456+36 mm
Head tube length105mm115+10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed633
Chainstay lengthnot listed452
Wheelbasenot listed1293
BB dropnot listed16
BB heightnot listed356
Standovernot listed749

Differences are the Trek Session C 29 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Demo Expert, 2019 Trek Session C 29 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Demo ExpertTrek Session C 29 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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.

PartSpecialized Demo ExpertExpertTrek Session C 29 Frameset29 Frameset
ForkRockShox BoXXer 29not listed
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Selectnot listed
ShifterSRAM GX DHnot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX DHnot listed
CassetteSRAM GX DHnot listed
ChainSRAM PC1110not listed
CranksetSpecialized DESCENDANT DHnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher BLCK DMNDnot listed
BrakeSRAM Code RSnot listed
StemSpecialized two-piecenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge DHnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit

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