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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- 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
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
| Measurement | Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2 XL | Specialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500 | not listed | |
| Stack | 622 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 663 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1217 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 46 | 43 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 327 | 310 | −17 mm |
| Standover | 772 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 525 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not 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
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 Supercaliber SL 9.7 Gen 2SL 9.7 GX AXS Gen 2 | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Supercaliber SL | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | RockShox SID | RockShox Judy Solo Air |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Stylo Cranks |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Battery | SRAM AXS | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 | Formula DC-20/DC-22 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short | Priority Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Stylo |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
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