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2013 Trek Superfly SL vs 2015 Specialized Epic 29 Frameset

The L is the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset size closest to your L Trek Superfly 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 SL in L, the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly SL LSpecialized Epic 29 Frameset LDifference
Reach436441mm+5 mm
Stack612615mm+3 mm
Head tube angle70°70.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle70°not listed
Effective top tube606620mm+14 mm
Chainstay length452448mm−4 mm
Wheelbase11491140mm−9 mm
BB drop3940mm+1 mm
BB height330332mm+2 mm
Standover763780mm+17 mm
Seat tube length483470mm−13 mm
Head tube length125120mm−5 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Trek Superfly 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 SL100 SLSpecialized Epic 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkFox EvolutionRockShox SID World
ShifterSRAM X7not listed
DerailleurSRAM X-7, SRAM X-9not listed
CassetteShimano HG62not listed
CranksetSRAM S1000not listed
Bottom bracketTrek BB95not listed
BrakeAvid Elixir 7not listed
HeadsetCane Creek IS-3not listed
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm Elitenot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2not listed
Rear shocknot listedFox Mini-Brain

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