2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Expert vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert in S, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −37 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Women's Expert S | Trek X-Caliber Frameset XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 375 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 566 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.2° | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 567mm | 538 | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1036 | −37 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 58 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 296 | −17 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 708 | −52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 343 | −57 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Expert, 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Women's ExpertTrek X-Caliber 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 | Specialized Chisel Women's ExpertWomen's Expert | Trek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | not listed |
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