2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The ML is the Trek X-Caliber 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 X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup 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 29 World Cup is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 World Cup 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 29 World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 29 World CupTrek 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 29 World CupS-Works 29 World Cup | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 | Shimano HG31 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL 29 | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Magura MT8 | Trek HL 280 |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | Bontrager Approved |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Pro | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano M131 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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