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2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7 vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

The S is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your XS Trek Procaliber 9.7. 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 9.7 in XS, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+36 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+25 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Procaliber 9.7 XSSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset SDifference
Reach370395mm+25 mm
Stack563599mm+36 mm
Head tube angle69.0°69.8°+0.8°
Effective top tube541568mm+27 mm
Chainstay length425430mm+5 mm
Wheelbase10371073mm+36 mm
BB drop4861mm+13 mm
BB height302309mm+7 mm
Standover735760mm+25 mm
Seat tube length343400mm+57 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Fork lengthnot listed496mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber 9.7. Full charts: 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Procaliber 9.7Specialized 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 9.79.7Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox Reba RLnot listed
ShifterSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM XG-1230 Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Stylonot listed
Bottom bracketTrek DUB PF92not listed
WheelsetBontrager Kovee Elite 23not listed
TireBontrager XR2 Team Issuenot listed
BrakeShimano MT500not listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SaddleBontrager Montrosenot listed

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