2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup vs 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL
The XXL is the Trek Superfly Elite SL size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Trek Superfly Elite SL in XXL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup, XLTrek Superfly Elite SL, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup XL | Trek Superfly Elite SL XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 470 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 631 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 70.5° | 70° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 643mm | 648 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 452 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157mm | 1190 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 39 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 330 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 793mm | 790 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 584 | +64 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 145 | +5 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
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 Elite M5 World CupElite M5 World Cup | Trek Superfly Elite SL100 Elite SL |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1000 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Trek Bontrger |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager Team Issue |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Shimano Deore XT |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 3 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB95 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek IS-3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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