2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL vs 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29
The Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29
Compared with the Trek Superfly Elite SL in L, the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Superfly Elite SL, LSpecialized Epic Expert Carbon 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Elite SL L | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 462mm | +26 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 634mm | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | 70° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 647mm | +41 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 448mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1168mm | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 40mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 332mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 793mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 520mm | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 140mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly Elite SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL, 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly Elite SLSpecialized Epic Expert 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 Elite SL100 Elite SL | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox SID 29 Brain |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus | SRAM X-0, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM PG-1050 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM S-2200 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Trek Bontrger | Roval Control |
| Tire | Bontrager Team Issue | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak Control |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Magura MTS |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1051 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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