2019 Specialized Epic 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 Hardtail LTD in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XS places the top of the head tube 45 mm lower and 48 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 62 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −45 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −48 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −62 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail LTD M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 370 | −48 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 563 | −45 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.0° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 541 | −54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1037 | −62 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 48 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 302 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 735 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 343 | −87 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
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
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 LTD | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose |
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