2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26 vs 2014 Trek Superfly Frame
The 18.5" is the Trek Superfly Frame size closest to your M Specialized Epic Carbon 26. 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 Frame
Compared with the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 in M, the Trek Superfly Frame in 18.5" places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 is drawn. The Trek Superfly Frame numbers we have for size 18.5" are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Carbon 26 M | Trek Superfly Frame 18.5" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425mm | 427 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 571mm | 601 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.6° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 71.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1096mm | 1116 | +20 mm |
| BB height | 331mm | 311 | −20 mm |
| Standover | 765mm | 776 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 424mm | 444 | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 620 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 58 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly Frame minus the Specialized Epic Carbon 26. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26, 2014 Trek Superfly Frame.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Carbon 26Trek Superfly Frame
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 Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26 | Trek Superfly Frame9 Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX XX SL | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 SL | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized S-Works Renegade | not listed |
| Brake | Avid XX World | not listed |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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