2010 Specialized Epic Marathon 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
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Marathon 29 is drawn. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 23" are missing the stack and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Marathon 29 L | Trek Superfly 23" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 438mm | 470 | +32 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136mm | 1169 | +33 mm |
| BB height | 327mm | 312 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 779mm | 770 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483mm | 584 | +101 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 663 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 118 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly minus the Specialized Epic Marathon 29. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Epic Marathon 29, 2012 Trek Superfly.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Marathon 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.
| Part | Specialized Epic Marathon 29Marathon 29 | Trek Superfly100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic FSR M5 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | RockShox Reba S29 | Fox Evolution |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX XX SL, Shimano SLX M770 | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX | Shimano HG62-10 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1090 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX | SRAM S1000 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Control EL XC | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control EL | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir | Avid Elixir 7 |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom SL | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager FCC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No 57 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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