2017 Trek Procaliber 9.6 vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.6 in ML, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Procaliber 9.6 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Procaliber 9.6 ML | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 441mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 622mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69.8° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 623mm | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1128mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 814mm | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 470mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 110mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber 9.6. Full charts: 2017 Trek Procaliber 9.6, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Procaliber 9.6Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
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 | Trek Procaliber 9.69.6 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Expert | not listed |
| Hub | Bontrager centerlock | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Mustang Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M425 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
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