2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM 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 Carbon 29 SRAM in M, the Trek X-Caliber in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- 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 S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 SRAM M | Trek X-Caliber S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 387 | −28 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 600 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.3° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109mm | 1090 | −19 mm |
| BB height | 331mm | 316 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 766mm | 745 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 424mm | 368 | −56 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 570 | |
| 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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