2018 Trek Procaliber 9.6 vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The M is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your ML Trek Procaliber 9.6. 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 Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.6 in ML, the Specialized Chisel in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Procaliber 9.6 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Procaliber 9.6 ML | Specialized Chisel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 418mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 605mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69.8° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1100mm | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 57.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 312.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 790mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 430mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Trek Procaliber 9.6. Full charts: 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.6, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Procaliber 9.6Specialized Chisel
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 | Trek Procaliber 9.69.6 | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7020, Shimano XT M8000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue | not listed |
| Hub | Bontrager centerlock | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Duster Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M425 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
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