2013 Trek Superfly vs 2015 Specialized Epic Expert 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 Expert Carbon 29
- 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
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 15.5" are missing the reach, stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 15.5" | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 70.5° | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 593mm | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 448mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 | 1112mm | +22 mm |
| BB height | 312 | 332mm | +20 mm |
| Standover | 746 | 774mm | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394 | 434mm | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 103 | 105mm | +2 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 418mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 601mm | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 69.25° | |
| BB drop | not listed | 40mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly, 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic Expert Carbon 29
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 SuperflySuperfly | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox SID 29 Brain |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shimano Deore XT Shadow | SRAM X-0, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | SRAM PG-1050 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M552 | SRAM S-2200 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M596 | Magura MTS |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1051 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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