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2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup vs 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL

The S is the Trek Superfly Elite SL size closest to your S Specialized Epic Elite M5 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 Elite M5 World Cup in S, the Trek Superfly Elite SL in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup (S) and 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Superfly Elite SL is the colored outline on top.J 1073

Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup, STrek Superfly Elite SL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup STrek Superfly Elite SL SDifference
Reach398mm392−6 mm
Stack583mm593+10 mm
Head tube angle71°70°−1.0°
Seat tube angle69.4°70°+0.6°
Effective top tube562mm556−6 mm
Chainstay length439mm452+13 mm
Wheelbase1073mm1099+26 mm
BB drop40mm39−1 mm
BB height332mm330−2 mm
Standover770mm780+10 mm
Seat tube length400mm394−6 mm
Head tube length90mm105+15 mm

Differences are the Trek Superfly Elite SL minus the Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup, 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Elite M5 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 Elite M5 World CupElite M5 World CupTrek Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL
ForkRockShox SID 29 BrainFox Performance
Rear shockFox Mini-Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM X1Shimano Deore XT
DerailleurSRAM X1Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM XG-1180Shimano XT
CranksetSRAM X1 1000Shimano Deore XT
WheelsetRoval ControlTrek Bontrger
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak ControlBontrager Team Issue
BrakeMagura MTSShimano Deore XT
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompBontrager Evoke 3
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB95
Headsetnot listedCane Creek IS-3
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite

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