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2019 Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

The XL is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
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 XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Procaliber 9.8 SL XLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset XLDifference
Reach457462mm+5 mm
Stack623637mm+14 mm
Head tube angle69.5°69.8°+0.3°
Effective top tube659649mm−10 mm
Chainstay length435430mm−5 mm
Wheelbase11541154mm±0 mm
BB drop5861mm+3 mm
BB height311309mm−2 mm
Standover816845mm+29 mm
Seat tube length521520mm−1 mm
Head tube length120125mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Fork lengthnot listed506mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Procaliber 9.8 SL9.8 SLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
FrameTrek Supernot listed
ForkRockShox SID RLnot listed
ShifterSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Stylonot listed
Bottom bracketTrek DUB PF92not listed
WheelsetBontrager Kovee Elite 30not listed
TireBontrager XR2 Team Issuenot listed
BrakeShimano XT M8000not listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SaddleBontrager Montrose Elitenot listed

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