2017 Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch Edition vs 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL
The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch Edition in M, the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch Edition is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch Edition M | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 412 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 602 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75° | 69.3° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 592mm | 602 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1116 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 769 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 416 | −18 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 World Cup Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch Edition, 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic FSR World Cup Torch EditionTrek 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 World Cup Torch EditionS-Works FSR World Cup Torch Edition | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL9.8 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | Fox Epic | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Fox Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X1 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X01 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG 1180 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss X1700 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke RXL |
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