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2019 Trek Procaliber SL Gen 1 vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

The S is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your S Trek Procaliber SL Gen 1. 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 SL Gen 1 in S, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+13 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+20 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 SL Gen 1 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Procaliber SL Gen 1 SSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset SDifference
Reach382395mm+13 mm
Stack583599mm+16 mm
Head tube angle69.3°69.8°+0.5°
Effective top tube558568mm+10 mm
Chainstay length425430mm+5 mm
Wheelbase10531073mm+20 mm
BB drop4861mm+13 mm
BB height302309mm+7 mm
Standover727760mm+33 mm
Seat tube length394400mm+6 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Fork lengthnot listed496mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber SL Gen 1. Full charts: 2019 Trek Procaliber SL Gen 1, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Procaliber SL Gen 1Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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