2014 Trek Superfly 9.7 vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29
The Specialized Epic Carbon 29 size closest to your 18.5" is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Carbon 29
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.7 in 18.5", the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 41 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −41 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −41 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.7 numbers we have for size 18.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.7 18.5" | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 386mm | −41 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 586mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70.5° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 448mm | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1075mm | −41 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 311 | 331mm | +20 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 755mm | −24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 394mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 69.5° |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly 9.7. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.7, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.7Specialized Epic 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 9.79.7 | Specialized Epic Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S1400 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Expert | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
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