2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup vs 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro 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 Pro 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

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup, 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro 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.