2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup vs 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XS places the top of the head tube 45 mm lower and 48 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 62 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −45 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −48 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −62 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 370 | −48 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 563 | −45 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.0° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 541 | −54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1037 | −62 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 48 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 302 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 735 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 343 | −87 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup, 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World CupTrek Procaliber 9.7
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 Hardtail Expert Carbon World CupHardtail Expert Carbon World Cup | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Montrose |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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