2014 Trek Superfly 9.8 vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26
The L is the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 size closest to your 18.5" Trek Superfly 9.8. 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 9.8 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 9.8 numbers we have for size 18.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.8 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 | 779 | 774mm | −5 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 9.8. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.8, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.8Specialized 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 Superfly 9.89.8 | Specialized Epic Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID RL | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss X1800 | Roval Control SL |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized S-Works Renegade |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Avid XX World |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Phenom Expert |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 SL |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
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