2013 Trek Superfly SL vs 2014 Trek X-Caliber
The ML is the Trek X-Caliber 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 Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Trek Superfly SL in L, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 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 SL is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly SL L | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 428 | −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 | 620 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 445 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1128 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 53 | +14 mm |
| BB height | 330 | 316 | −14 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 777 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 444 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 100 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Trek Superfly SL. Full charts: 2013 Trek Superfly SL, 2014 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 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 SL100 SL | Trek X-Caliber4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | SR Suntour M3030 |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | Shimano Altus EF51 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | Shimano HG31 |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | Shimano M131 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 7 | Trek HL 280 |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR1 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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