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2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup vs 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL

The Trek Superfly Elite SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Superfly Elite SL

Compared with the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup in M, the Trek Superfly Elite SL in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−31 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup (M) and 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic 29 World Cup is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Superfly Elite SL is the colored outline on top.J 1103

Specialized Epic 29 World Cup, MTrek Superfly Elite SL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 29 World Cup MTrek Superfly Elite SL SDifference
Reach423mm392−31 mm
Stack597mm593−4 mm
Head tube angle71°70°−1.0°
Seat tube angle69.75°70°+0.3°
Effective top tube592mm556−36 mm
Chainstay length439mm452+13 mm
Wheelbase1103mm1099−4 mm
BB drop40mm39−1 mm
BB height332mm330−2 mm
Standover774mm780+6 mm
Seat tube length434mm394−40 mm
Head tube length105mm105±0 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic 29 World CupS-Works 29 World CupTrek Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL
ForkRockShox SID WorldFox Performance
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM XX1Shimano Deore XT
DerailleurSRAM XX1Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM XX1Shimano XT
ChainSRAM PC-XX1not listed
WheelsetRoval Control SL 29Trek Bontrger
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak ControlBontrager Team Issue
BrakeMagura MT8Shimano Deore XT
StemSyntace F109not listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ProBontrager Evoke 3
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore XT
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB95
Headsetnot listedCane Creek IS-3
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite

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