2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The M is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M Specialized Epic 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 Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 412 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 595 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 599 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1098 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 750 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 419 | −11 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ExpertTrek 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 Hardtail ExpertHardtail Expert | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT500 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Bontrager Montrose |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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