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2014 Trek Superfly vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

The Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your 19.5" is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Compared with the Trek Superfly in 19.5", the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XXL places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+27 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+35 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+52 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 19.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly 19.5"Trek X-Caliber Frameset XXLDifference
Reach443478+35 mm
Stack601628+27 mm
Head tube angle69.6°69.3°−0.3°
Effective top tube639669+30 mm
Chainstay length435438+3 mm
Wheelbase11311183+52 mm
BB drop5858±0 mm
BB height311316+5 mm
Standover795773−22 mm
Seat tube length470559+89 mm
Head tube length100120+20 mm

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek SuperflyTrek X-Caliber Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Superfly20Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset
FrameTrek DialedTrek Alpha Gold
DerailleurShimano Tourney TX-35not listed
CassetteTrek SunRunnot listed
ChainKMC HV500not listed
TireBontrager XR1not listed
HubFormula FM21, Formula FM31not listed

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