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2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset vs 2017 Trek X-Caliber

The S is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your S Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber

Compared with the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset in S, the Trek X-Caliber in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.7°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−1 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset STrek X-Caliber SDifference
Reach398mm381−17 mm
Stack583mm585+2 mm
Head tube angle71°69.3°−1.7°
Effective top tube562mm560−2 mm
Chainstay length439mm438−1 mm
Wheelbase1073mm1066−7 mm
BB drop40mm48+8 mm
BB height332mm306−26 mm
Standover770mm745−25 mm
Seat tube length400mm394−6 mm
Head tube length90mm100+10 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.0°

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup Frameset, 2017 Trek X-Caliber.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 29 World Cup FramesetTrek X-Caliber

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.

PartSpecialized Epic 29 World Cup FramesetS-Works 29 World Cup FramesetTrek X-Caliber7
ForkRockShox SID Worldnot listed
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Gold
Shifternot listedShimano Acera M3000
Derailleurnot listedShimano Acera, Shimano Acera M3000
Cassettenot listedShimano HG20
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Cranksetnot listedShimano Acera M3000
Wheelsetnot listedFormula DC-20
Tirenot listedBontrager XR2
Hubnot listedFormula DC20, Formula DC22
Rimnot listedBontrager Connection
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M315
Seatpostnot listedBontrager SSR
Saddlenot listedBontrager Evoke 1.5

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