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2010 Specialized Epic Comp 29 vs 2012 Trek Superfly

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Trek Superfly

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2010 Specialized Epic Comp 29 (L)The Specialized Epic Comp 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1136

Only the Specialized Epic Comp 29 is drawn. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 19" are missing the stack and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Comp 29 LTrek Superfly 19"Difference
Reach438mm433−5 mm
Stack618mmnot listed
Head tube angle70.5°69.6°−0.9°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Chainstay length448mm445−3 mm
Wheelbase1136mm1127−9 mm
BB height327mm312−15 mm
Standover779mm766−13 mm
Seat tube length483mm483±0 mm
Effective top tubenot listed622
Head tube lengthnot listed103

Differences are the Trek Superfly minus the Specialized Epic Comp 29. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Epic Comp 29, 2012 Trek Superfly.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Comp 29Trek Superfly

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Comp 29Comp 29Trek Superfly100
FrameSpecialized Epic FSR M5Trek OCLV
ForkRockShox Reba SL 29Fox Evolution
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM X-7SRAM X7
DerailleurShimano Deore M660, SRAM X-9SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9
CassetteShimano HG61Shimano HG62-10
ChainSRAM PC-971not listed
CranksetShimano Deore M542SRAM S1000
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak LKnot listed
HubSpecialized Hi Lo, Shimano M525SLnot listed
RimDT Swiss X450SLnot listed
BrakeAvid ElixirAvid Elixir 7
SaddleSpecialized PhenomBontrager Evoke 2
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager FCC
Headsetnot listedFSA No 57
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite

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