2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup vs 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL
The M is the Trek Superfly Elite SL size closest to your M Specialized Epic 29 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 29 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 29 World Cup, MTrek Superfly Elite SL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 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° |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 588 | −4 mm |
| 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 |
Differences are the Trek Superfly Elite SL minus the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup, 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 29 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 29 World CupS-Works 29 World Cup | Trek Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL 29 | Trek Bontrger |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control | Bontrager Team Issue |
| Brake | Magura MT8 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Pro | Bontrager Evoke 3 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB95 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek IS-3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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