2012 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29 vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29 in M, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29 is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29 M | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 428 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 601 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109mm | 1128 | +19 mm |
| BB height | 331mm | 316 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 766mm | 777 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 424mm | 444 | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 620 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 53 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29Trek X-Caliber
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 Expert Carbon EVO R 29Expert Carbon EVO R 29 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X9 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Specialized EVO XC DMD, SRAM X.0 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control 29 | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Renegade, Specialized Renegade Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Formula R1 | Trek HL 280 |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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