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
- +47 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +52 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
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
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 S | Trek Superfly 19" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 433 | +47 mm |
| Stack | 586mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075mm | 1127 | +52 mm |
| BB height | 331mm | 312 | −19 mm |
| Standover | 755mm | 766 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 483 | +89 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 622 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 103 |
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.
| Part | Specialized Epic Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29 | Trek Superfly100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | Fox Evolution |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG62-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S1000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager FCC |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Elixir 7 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No 57 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
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