2012 Trek Superfly Elite vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 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" | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 428 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.6° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 620 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 445 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1139 | 1128 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 325 | 316 | −9 mm |
| Standover | 788 | 777 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 444 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 100 | −25 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 601 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 53 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Trek Superfly Elite. Full charts: 2012 Trek Superfly Elite, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly EliteTrek X-Caliber
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.
| Part | Trek Superfly Elite100 Elite | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | Fox Factory | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M780 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano SLX M780 Shadow | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M785 | Shimano M131 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Lite TLR | Formula DC-20 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Trek HL 280 |
| Headset | FSA No 57 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR1 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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