2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert vs 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6
The Trek Superfly 9.6 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Superfly 9.6
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert in M, the Trek Superfly 9.6 in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.6 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's Expert M | Trek Superfly 9.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 443 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 601 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.6° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 594mm | 639 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100mm | 1131 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 58 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 311 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 792 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.6 minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert, 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Men's ExpertTrek Superfly 9.6
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 | Specialized Chisel Men's ExpertMen's Expert 1x | Trek Superfly 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore, Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | SRAM NX | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Shimano Deore M627 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Hub | Specialized spacing | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Bontrager Mustang Elite |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano Deore M445 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB95 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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