2013 Trek Superfly 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 SL in L, the Specialized Epic 29 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −37 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 SL is drawn. The Specialized Epic 29 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly SL L | Specialized Epic 29 Frameset M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 418mm | −18 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 601mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 593mm | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 448mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1112mm | −37 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 40mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 332mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 774mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 434mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 105mm | −20 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
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 SL100 SL | Specialized Epic 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 7 | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
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