2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset vs 2017 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset in M, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 29 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 Frameset M | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 428 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 601 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 620 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1128 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 777 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 444 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72.3° |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset, 2017 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 29 FramesetTrek X-Caliber
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 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset | Trek X-Caliber7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Acera, Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG20 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR2 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
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