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2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7

The M is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your S Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD. 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 LTD in S, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+17 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+25 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD (S)The Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD frame drawn to scale.J 1073

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail LTD STrek Procaliber 9.7 MDifference
Reach395mm412+17 mm
Stack599mm595−4 mm
Head tube angle69.8°69.5°−0.3°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube568mm599+31 mm
Chainstay length430mm435+5 mm
Wheelbase1073mm1098+25 mm
BB drop61mm58−3 mm
BB height309mm311+2 mm
Standover760mm750−10 mm
Seat tube length400mm419+19 mm
Fork length496mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 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 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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