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2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 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

2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 (L)The Specialized Epic Carbon 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1136

Only the Specialized Epic Carbon 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 Carbon 29 LTrek Superfly 19"Difference
Reach438mm433−5 mm
Stack614mmnot listed
Head tube angle70.5°69.6°−0.9°
Seat tube angle70°not listed
Chainstay length448mm445−3 mm
Wheelbase1136mm1127−9 mm
BB height331mm312−19 mm
Standover775mm766−9 mm
Seat tube length463mm483+20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed622
Head tube lengthnot listed103

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Carbon 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 Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29Trek Superfly100
ForkRockShox SID WorldFox Evolution
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Shifternot listedSRAM X7
Derailleurnot listedSRAM X-7, SRAM X-9
Cassettenot listedShimano HG62-10
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S1000
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager FCC
Brakenot listedAvid Elixir 7
Headsetnot listedFSA No 57
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite
Saddlenot listedBontrager Evoke 2

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