2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup vs 2015 Trek Superfly 9.7
The Trek Superfly 9.7 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Superfly 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup in M, the Trek Superfly 9.7 in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.7 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup M | Trek Superfly 9.7 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 443 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 601 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.6° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 639 | +44 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1131 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 792 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World Cup, 2015 Trek Superfly 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Carbon World CupTrek Superfly 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 Superfly 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID | Fox Evolution |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano SLX, Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Shimano SLX |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Bontrager Mustang Elite |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano SLX |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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