2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your L is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Trek Superfly Elite SL in L, the Trek X-Caliber in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Superfly Elite SL is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Elite SL L | Trek X-Caliber L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 444 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 601 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.6° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 639 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 445 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1144 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 53 | +14 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 316 | −14 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 789 | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 470 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 100 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Trek Superfly Elite SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly Elite SL, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly Elite SLTrek X-Caliber
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 | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | Fox Performance | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano M131 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Trek Bontrger | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | Bontrager Team Issue | Bontrager XR1 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Trek HL 280 |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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