2026 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Expert
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 ML | Specialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | not listed | |
| Stack | 590 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 46 | 43 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 328 | 310 | −18 mm |
| Standover | 772 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7. Full charts: 2026 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7Specialized Rockhopper Expert
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 Supercaliber SL 9.7SL 9.7 | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Supercaliber | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox Judy Solo Air |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | Shimano MT200 |
| Dropper post | Dropper Post | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | Stylo Cranks |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20/DC-22 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Priority Sport |
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