2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 39 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+20 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+39 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+55 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 Hardtail Expert is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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.