2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail in XL, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail XL | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 458mm | 457 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 628 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 643mm | 659 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131mm | 1154 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 311 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 849mm | 816 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 521 | +16 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 120 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailTrek 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 HardtailHardtail | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7025, Shimano XT M8000 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | Shimano MT500 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout XC | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Montrose |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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