2019 Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
The L is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your L Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL. 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 Epic Hardtail Frameset
Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL in L, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 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 9.8 SL numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL L | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 442 | 441mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 622mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69.8° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 638 | 623mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132 | 1128mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 778 | 814mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Procaliber 9.8 SLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
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 9.8 SL9.8 SL | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Super | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek DUB PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8000 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite | not listed |
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