2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The M is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your M Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert. 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 X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert in M, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert M | Trek X-Caliber Frameset M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 416 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 600 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.3° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 598 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 438 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1110 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 316 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 743 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 419 | −11 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Expert, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail ExpertTrek X-Caliber Frameset
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 ExpertMen's Hardtail Expert | Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
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