2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 29 vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The ML is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 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 Expert Carbon World Cup 29 in M, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 29 is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 29 M | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 428 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 601 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.6° | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.75° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 620 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1128 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 777 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 444 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 29. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 29, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup 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 World Cup 29Expert Carbon World Cup 29 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1195 | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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