2012 Trek Superfly vs 2010 Specialized Epic Marathon 29
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 Epic Marathon 29
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 21" are missing the stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 21" | Specialized Epic Marathon 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451 | 438mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70.5° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 448mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148 | 1136mm | −12 mm |
| BB height | 312 | 327mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 779mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533 | 483mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 118 | not listed | |
| Stack | not listed | 618mm | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Marathon 29 minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2012 Trek Superfly, 2010 Specialized Epic Marathon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic Marathon 29
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.
| Part | Trek Superfly100 | Specialized Epic Marathon 29Marathon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized Epic FSR M5 |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | RockShox Reba S29 |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | SRAM XX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | SRAM XX XX SL, Shimano SLX M770 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62-10 | SRAM XX |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | SRAM XX |
| Wheelset | Bontrager FCC | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 7 | Avid Elixir |
| Headset | FSA No 57 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Specialized Phenom SL |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1090 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Control EL XC |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control EL |
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