2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup in M, the Trek X-Caliber in XXL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 49 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 76 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +49 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +76 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 Elite M5 World Cup is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup M | Trek X-Caliber XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 472 | +49 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 620 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.6° | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 69.75° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 673 | +81 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1179 | +76 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 848 | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 559 | +125 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 120 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Epic Elite M5 World Cup, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Elite M5 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 Elite M5 World CupElite M5 World Cup | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox Mini-Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180 | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1000 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Magura MTS | Trek HL 280 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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