2015 Specialized Epic 29 vs 2013 Trek Superfly AL Elite
The Trek Superfly AL Elite size closest to your M is the 17.5". Compare the 17.5" instead
What changes on the Trek Superfly AL Elite
Compared with the Specialized Epic 29 in M, the Trek Superfly AL Elite in 23" places the top of the head tube 43 mm higher and 52 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +43 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +52 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +57 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic 29 is drawn. The Trek Superfly AL Elite numbers we have for size 23" are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 M | Trek Superfly AL Elite 23" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 470 | +52 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 644 | +43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.25° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 663 | +70 mm |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1169 | +57 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | 312 | −20 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 846 | +72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 584 | +150 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 118 | +13 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly AL Elite minus the Specialized Epic 29. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic 29, 2013 Trek Superfly AL Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 29Trek Superfly AL Elite
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 | Specialized Epic 29 | Trek Superfly AL Elite100 AL Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | not listed | Fox Evolution |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX, Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG62 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M552 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.57SC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
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