2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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
Only the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 is drawn. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 15.5" are missing the stack and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 M | Trek Superfly 15.5" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 386 | −32 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.3° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.25° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1090 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | 312 | −20 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 775 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 394 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 103 | −2 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 570 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29, 2012 Trek Superfly.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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.
| Part | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 | Trek Superfly100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | Fox Evolution |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Shadow Plus XTR | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 | Shimano HG62-10 |
| Chain | SRAM 1051 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | SRAM S1000 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Bontrager FCC |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Fast Trak Control | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Avid Elixir 7 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No 57 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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