2013 Trek Superfly SL vs 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29
The L is the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 size closest to your L Trek Superfly SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29
Compared with the Trek Superfly SL in L, the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Superfly SL, LSpecialized Epic Expert Carbon 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly SL L | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 441mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 615mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70° | 69.6° | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 620mm | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 448mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1140mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 40mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 332mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 780mm | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 470mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly SL, 2015 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 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 SL100 SL | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | RockShox SID 29 Brain |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | SRAM X-0, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | SRAM PG-1050 |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | SRAM S-2200 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 7 | 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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