2015 Trek Superfly vs 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
Compared with the Trek Superfly in L, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup in XL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Superfly, LSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly L | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 443 | 462mm | +19 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 637mm | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.8° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.0° | 74° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 639 | 649mm | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1154mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 795 | 845mm | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 520mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125mm | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2015 Trek Superfly, 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
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 Superfly16 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World CupHardtail Comp Carbon World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Dialed | not listed |
| Chain | Trek Clarks C410 | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M506 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Comp |
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