2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The L is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your L Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM. 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 X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM in L, the Trek X-Caliber in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 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 SRAM is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM L | Trek X-Caliber L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 438mm | 444 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 614mm | 601 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136mm | 1144 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 331mm | 316 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 789 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 463mm | 470 | +7 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 639 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 53 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAMTrek 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 Carbon 29 SRAMS-Works Carbon 29 SRAM | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX XX SL | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | KMC X10 SL | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL 29 | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized S-Works Renegade | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Avid XX World | Trek HL 280 |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | Bontrager Approved |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano M131 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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