2016 Specialized Epic 29 World Cup vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The XL is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Trek X-Caliber in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 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 XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 29 World Cup XL | Trek X-Caliber XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 458 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 620 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.6° | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 659 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1165 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 793 | 825 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 521 | +1 mm |
| Fork length | 499 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 120 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Epic 29 World Cup. Full charts: 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox RS-1 Brain | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Rear shock | Fox 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 |
| Crankset | S Works FACT carbon | Shimano M131 |
| Chainring | Specialized 30T X-Sync | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PF30 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 |
| Hub | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control SL 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Trek HL 280 |
| Handlebar | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | Bontrager Approved |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Phenom | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
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