2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon vs 2017 Trek Superfly Women's
The M is the Trek Superfly Women's size closest to your S Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon. 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 Women's
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in S, the Trek Superfly Women's in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon is drawn. The Trek Superfly Women's numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon S | Trek Superfly Women's M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 412 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 600 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.3° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 568mm | 602 | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1103 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 765 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 419 | +19 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly Women's minus the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, 2017 Trek Superfly Women's.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonTrek Superfly Women's
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 Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon | Trek Superfly Women's6 Women's |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM 1110 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM GX-1000 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Bontrager Mustang Elite |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level T |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Bontrager Ajna Comp WSD |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF89.5 |
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