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2019 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

The Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL in ML, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−32 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−40 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 9.9 SL numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Procaliber 9.9 SL MLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset SDifference
Reach427395mm−32 mm
Stack595599mm+4 mm
Head tube angle69.5°69.8°+0.3°
Effective top tube617568mm−49 mm
Chainstay length435430mm−5 mm
Wheelbase11131073mm−40 mm
BB drop5861mm+3 mm
BB height311309mm−2 mm
Standover764760mm−4 mm
Seat tube length445400mm−45 mm
Head tube length9095mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Fork lengthnot listed496mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Procaliber 9.9 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 9.9 SL9.9 SLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
FrameTrek Supernot listed
ForkRockShox SID SEnot listed
ShifterSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eagle DUBnot listed
Bottom bracketTrek DUB PF92not listed
WheelsetBontrager Kovee Pro 30not listed
TireBontrager XR1 Team Issuenot listed
BrakeSRAM Level Ultimatenot listed
HandlebarBontrager XXXnot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SeatpostBontrager XXXnot listed
SaddleBontrager Montrosenot listed

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