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2013 Trek Superfly Pro SL vs 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset

The Specialized Epic 29 Frameset size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset

Compared with the Trek Superfly Pro SL in L, the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−25 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−43 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−67 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2013 Trek Superfly Pro SL (L)The Trek Superfly Pro SL frame drawn to scale.J 1149

Only the Trek Superfly Pro SL is drawn. The Specialized Epic 29 Frameset numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly Pro SL LSpecialized Epic 29 Frameset SDifference
Reach436393mm−43 mm
Stack612587mm−25 mm
Head tube angle70°70.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle70°not listed
Effective top tube606564mm−42 mm
Chainstay length452448mm−4 mm
Wheelbase11491082mm−67 mm
BB drop3940mm+1 mm
BB height330332mm+2 mm
Standover763770mm+7 mm
Seat tube length483400mm−83 mm
Head tube length12590mm−35 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset minus the Trek Superfly Pro SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly Pro SL, 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Superfly Pro SLSpecialized Epic 29 Frameset

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 Superfly Pro SL100 Pro SLSpecialized Epic 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox SID WorldRockShox SID World
ShifterSRAM XXnot listed
DerailleurSRAM XXnot listed
CassetteSRAM XXnot listed
CranksetSRAM XXnot listed
Bottom bracketTrek BB95not listed
TireBontrager Team Issuenot listed
BrakeAvid XX Worldnot listed
StemBontrager XXX Litenot listed
HeadsetCane Creek IS-3not listed
SeatpostBontrager XXX Litenot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke RXLnot listed
Rear shocknot listedFox Mini-Brain

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