2017 Specialized Epic FSR vs 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL
The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic FSR in M, the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −32 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic FSR is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic FSR M | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 386 | −32 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 602 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.3° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 570 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 445 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1090 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 53 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 316 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 774mm | 748 | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 368 | −66 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 103 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL minus the Specialized Epic FSR. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic FSR, 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic FSRTrek 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 FSRS-Works FSR | 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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