2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail. 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 in XL, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 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 is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail XL | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 457 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 637mm | 628 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 649mm | 659 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1154 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 58 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 845mm | 816 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 521 | +1 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailTrek 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 HardtailS-Works Hardtail | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Pro | Bontrager Montrose |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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