2014 Trek Superfly vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26
The L is the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 size closest to your 18.5" Trek Superfly. 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 Carbon 26
Compared with the Trek Superfly in 18.5", the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 18.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 18.5" | Specialized Epic Carbon 26 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 446mm | +19 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 589mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1124mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 311 | 331mm | +20 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 774mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 463mm | +19 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 71.5° |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic Carbon 26
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 Superfly20 | Specialized Epic Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Dialed | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TX-35 | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | Trek SunRun | SRAM XX |
| Chain | KMC HV500 | KMC X10 SL |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized S-Works Renegade |
| Hub | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID World |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control SL |
| Brake | not listed | Avid XX World |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Expert |
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