2014 Specialized Epic 29 vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The M is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M Specialized Epic 29. 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 29 in M, the Trek X-Caliber in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic 29 is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 M | Trek X-Caliber M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 413 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 600 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.3° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.25° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1116 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 765 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 419 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic 29. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Epic 29, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 29S-Works 29 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M986, Shimano Shadow Plus XTR | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M980 | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M981 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL 29 | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR M985 | Trek HL 280 |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | Bontrager Approved |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| 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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