2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in S places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−42 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−36 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−47 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel Men's ExpertTrek Procaliber 9.7

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.