2018 Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women's vs 2017 Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon

What changes on the Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon

Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women's in S, the Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 59 mm higher and 59 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+59 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+59 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+74 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

+5 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women's numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon minus the Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women's. Full charts: 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women's, 2017 Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Procaliber 9.7 Women'sSpecialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon

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.