2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 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 Expert Carbon 29 in M, the Trek X-Caliber in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 M | Trek X-Caliber L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 444 | +26 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 601 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.6° | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.25° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1144 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 789 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 470 | +36 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 639 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Shadow Plus XTR | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | SRAM 1051 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Trek HL 280 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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