2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.6 size closest to your L 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 9.6
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail in L, the Trek Procaliber 9.6 in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.6 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail L | Trek Procaliber 9.6 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 457 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 628 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147mm | 1154 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 58 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 816 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 521 | +51 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 120 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 659 |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.6 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailTrek Procaliber 9.6
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 HardtailHardtail | Trek Procaliber 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 | RockShox Recon Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Shimano MT610 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT500 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Bontrager Kovee |
| Brake | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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