2012 Trek Superfly Elite vs 2014 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29
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 Epic Comp Carbon 29
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly Elite numbers we have for size 19" are missing the stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Elite 19" | Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 418mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 448mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1139 | 1112mm | −27 mm |
| BB height | 325 | 332mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 788 | 774mm | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 434mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 105mm | −20 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 601mm | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 69.25° | |
| BB drop | not listed | 40mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly Elite. Full charts: 2012 Trek Superfly Elite, 2014 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly EliteSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon 29
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 Superfly Elite100 Elite | Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29Comp Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Factory | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M780 | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano SLX M780 Shadow | Shimano XT Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M785 | SRAM S-1250 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Lite TLR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Formula C1 |
| Headset | FSA No 57 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Phenom |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1031 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Fast Trak Control |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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