2026 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6. Full charts: 2026 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6Specialized 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 9.6SL 9.6 | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek SL OCLV Mountain Carbon | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Judy Solo Air |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano MT512 | Stylo Cranks |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | SRAM Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Comp | Formula DC-20/DC-22 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM DB6, SRAM DB 6 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Grips | Trek Line | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse Short | Priority Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
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