2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6
The XXL is the Trek Procaliber 9.6 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight. 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 Ultralight in XL, the Trek Procaliber 9.6 in XXL places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.6 numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight XL | Trek Procaliber 9.6 XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 471 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 623 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.6° | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1166 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 58 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 847 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 559 | +39 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 673 |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.6 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail UltralightTrek 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 Hardtail Ultralight | Trek Procaliber 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon Gold |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano MT610 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Kovee |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Arvada |
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