2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 vs 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your L Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. 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 Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 in L, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +49 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 L | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437mm | 457 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 625mm | 628 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 620mm | 659 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105mm | 1154 | +49 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 311 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 826mm | 816 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 521 | +51 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 120 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29, 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29Trek Procaliber 9.7
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 Hardtail Alloy 29 | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose |
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