2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 442 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 604 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 638 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1132 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 778 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail CompTrek 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 Men's Hardtail CompMen's Hardtail Comp | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT500 |
| 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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