2019 Trek Procaliber AL Frameset vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The Specialized Chisel size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Trek Procaliber AL Frameset in ML, the Specialized Chisel in L places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 AL Frameset numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Procaliber AL Frameset ML | Specialized Chisel L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 441mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 619mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69.8° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1128mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 57.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 312.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 814mm | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 470mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 110mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Trek Procaliber AL Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Procaliber AL Frameset, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Procaliber AL FramesetSpecialized 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 AL FramesetAL Frameset | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
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