2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6
The L is the Trek Procaliber 9.6 size closest to your M Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro. 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 Pro in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.6 in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 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 Pro is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.6 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro M | Trek Procaliber 9.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 442 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 604 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1132 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 58 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 311 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 778 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 638 |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.6 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ProTrek 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 ProHardtail Pro | Trek Procaliber 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox Recon Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | Shimano MT610 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT500 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | Bontrager Kovee |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | 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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