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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
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.9°
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 19" are missing the reach, stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly 19"Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 LDifference
Head tube angle69.6°70.5°+0.9°
Effective top tube622620mm−2 mm
Chainstay length445448mm+3 mm
Wheelbase11271140mm+13 mm
BB height312332mm+20 mm
Standover784780mm−4 mm
Seat tube length483470mm−13 mm
Head tube length103120mm+17 mm
Reachnot listed441mm
Stacknot listed615mm
Seat tube anglenot listed69.6°
BB dropnot listed40mm

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.

PartTrek SuperflySuperflySpecialized Epic Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox Reba RL 29RockShox SID 29 Brain
ShifterShimano DeoreShimano SLX
DerailleurShimano SLX, Shimano Deore XT ShadowSRAM X-0, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus
CassetteShimano HG62SRAM PG-1050
CranksetShimano Deore M552SRAM S-2200
Bottom bracketTrek BB95not listed
BrakeShimano Deore M596Magura MTS
HeadsetCane Creek IS-3not listed
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm Elitenot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2Specialized Phenom Comp
Rear shocknot listedFox Mini-Brain
Chainnot listedSRAM 1051
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Control
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip

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