2018 Specialized Chisel Men's vs 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6
The M is the Trek Superfly 9.6 size closest to your S Specialized Chisel Men's. 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 Trek Superfly 9.6
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's in S, the Trek Superfly 9.6 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel Men's is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.6 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's S | Trek Superfly 9.6 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 412 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 600 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.3° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1103 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 58 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 311 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 767 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 419 | +19 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.6 minus the Specialized Chisel Men's. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's, 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Men'sTrek 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'sMen's | Trek Superfly 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore, Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M627 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB95 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Mustang Elite |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M445 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
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