2015 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The M is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 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 Comp Carbon 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 Comp Carbon 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 Comp Carbon 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 | |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 602 | +9 mm |
| 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 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Comp 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 Comp Carbon 29Comp Carbon 29 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-1250 | Shimano M131 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Trek HL 280 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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