2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup vs 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL
The M is the Trek Superfly Elite SL size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup. 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 Superfly Elite SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup in M, the Trek Superfly Elite SL in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup, MTrek Superfly Elite SL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup M | Trek Superfly Elite SL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 421 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 603 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.75° | 70° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 452 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1131 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 39 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 330 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 771 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 445 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 115 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 588 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly Elite SL minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup, 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World CupTrek Superfly Elite SL
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 World CupExpert Carbon World Cup | Trek Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Trek Bontrger |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade Control | Bontrager Team Issue |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Shimano Deore XT |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Bontrager Evoke 3 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB95 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek IS-3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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