2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2015 Trek Superfly 9.7
The M is the Trek Superfly 9.7 size closest to your M 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 Superfly 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail in M, the Trek Superfly 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail is drawn. The Trek Superfly 9.7 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail M | Trek Superfly 9.7 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414mm | 412 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 600 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.3° | −1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 602 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078mm | 1103 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 311 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 799mm | 767 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 419 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2015 Trek Superfly 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailTrek 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 HardtailHardtail | Trek Superfly 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Fox Evolution |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7025, Shimano XT M8000 | Shimano SLX, Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Shimano SLX |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | Shimano SLX |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout XC | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Mustang Elite |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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