2017 Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup vs 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL
The L is the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL size closest to your M Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon 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 9.8 SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup in M, the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup M | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 426 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 603 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75° | 69.6° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 622 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1127 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 789 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 457 | +23 mm |
| Fork length | 504mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 103 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL minus the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup, 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World CupTrek Superfly 9.8 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 FSR Comp Carbon World CupFSR Comp Carbon World Cup | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL9.8 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Epic | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM X1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM XG 1180 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke RXL |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss X1700 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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