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2027 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Expert

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2027 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 (L)The Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 frame drawn to scale.J 1172

Only the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 LSpecialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5Difference
Reach465not listed
Stack599not listed
Head tube angle67.5°68+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.5°73.5−1.0°
Effective top tube622not listed
Chainstay length435440+5 mm
Wheelbase1172not listed
BB drop4643−3 mm
BB height327310−17 mm
Standover772not listed
Seat tube length460not listed
Head tube length100not listed

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2. Full charts: 2027 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2Specialized Rockhopper Expert

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.

PartTrek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2SL 9.7 GX AXS Gen 2Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert
FrameTrek Supercaliber SLSpecialized A1 premium butted
ForkRockShox SIDRockShox Judy Solo Air
Rear shockRockShox SIDLuxenot listed
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerSRAM SX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXSSRAM NX Eagle SX
CassetteSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionSRAM SX Eagle
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CranksetSRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionStylo Cranks
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM PowerSpline
BatterySRAM AXSnot listed
WheelsetBontrager Kovee Comp 25Formula DC-20/DC-22
TireMaxxis Rekon RaceSpecialized Ground Control 2BR
BrakeSRAM Motive BronzeShimano MT200
RotorSRAM CenterLineSRAM DB4
HandlebarBontrager LineSpecialized alloy
StemBontrager Elite3D-Forged Alloy
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Dropper postBontrager Line Droppernot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line DropperSpecialized Alloy
SaddleBontrager Verse ShortPriority Sport
Chainringnot listedSRAM Stylo
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized Body Geometry
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Trail

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