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2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD 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 LTD in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in ML places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−13 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD (M)The Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD frame drawn to scale.J 1099

Only the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD MTrek Procaliber 9.7 MLDifference
Reach418mm427+9 mm
Stack608mm595−13 mm
Head tube angle69.8°69.5°−0.3°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube595mm617+22 mm
Chainstay length430mm435+5 mm
Wheelbase1099mm1113+14 mm
BB drop61mm58−3 mm
BB height309mm311+2 mm
Standover790mm764−26 mm
Seat tube length430mm444+14 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTD, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTDTrek Procaliber 9.7

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Men's Hardtail LTDTrek Procaliber 9.79.7
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedRockShox Reba RL
Shifternot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG-1230 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek DUB PF92
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Kovee Elite 23
Tirenot listedBontrager XR2 Team Issue
Brakenot listedShimano MT500
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2
Saddlenot listedBontrager Montrose

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