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2014 Specialized Epic 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
−32 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−22 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.2°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2014 Specialized Epic 29 (M)The Specialized Epic 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1112

Only the Specialized Epic 29 is drawn. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 15.5" are missing the stack and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 29 MTrek Superfly 15.5"Difference
Reach418mm386−32 mm
Stack601mmnot listed
Head tube angle70.5°69.3°−1.2°
Seat tube angle69.25°not listed
Chainstay length448mm445−3 mm
Wheelbase1112mm1090−22 mm
BB drop40mmnot listed
BB height332mm312−20 mm
Standover774mm775+1 mm
Seat tube length434mm394−40 mm
Head tube length105mm103−2 mm
Effective top tubenot listed570

Differences are the Trek Superfly minus the Specialized Epic 29. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Epic 29, 2012 Trek Superfly.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 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 29S-Works 29Trek Superfly100
ForkRockShox SID WorldFox Evolution
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
ShifterShimano XTRSRAM X7
DerailleurShimano XTR M986, Shimano Shadow Plus XTRSRAM X-7, SRAM X-9
CassetteShimano XTR M980Shimano HG62-10
ChainShimano XTR M981not listed
WheelsetRoval Control SL 29Bontrager FCC
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Traknot listed
BrakeShimano XTR, Shimano XTR M985Avid Elixir 7
StemSyntace F109not listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertBontrager Evoke 2
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S1000
Headsetnot listedFSA No 57
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite

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