2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL vs 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset
The L is the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset size closest to your XL Trek Superfly Elite SL. 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 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset
Compared with the Trek Superfly Elite SL in XL, the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Superfly Elite SL is drawn. The Specialized Epic 29 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Elite SL XL | Specialized Epic 29 Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 441mm | −13 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 615mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 628 | 620mm | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 448mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 | 1140mm | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 40mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 332mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 780mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533 | 470mm | −63 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 120mm | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset minus the Trek Superfly Elite SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL, 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly Elite SLSpecialized Epic 29 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 Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL | Specialized Epic 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Trek Bontrger | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
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