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2014 Trek Superfly 9.8 vs 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL

The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL size closest to your 23" 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 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL

Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.8 in 23", the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−12 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.8 numbers we have for size 23" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly 9.8 23"Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL XLDifference
Reach471457−14 mm
Stack619623+4 mm
Head tube angle69.6°69.5°−0.1°
Effective top tube673659−14 mm
Chainstay length435435±0 mm
Wheelbase11661154−12 mm
BB drop5858±0 mm
BB height311311±0 mm
Standover847816−31 mm
Seat tube length559521−38 mm
Head tube length120120±0 mm

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL minus the Trek Superfly 9.8. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.8, 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Superfly 9.8Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL

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 Superfly 9.89.8Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL9.9 SL
FrameTrek OCLVTrek OCLV
ForkRockShox SID RLRockShox RS-1
ShifterShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
DerailleurShimano Deore XT, Shimano Deore XT Shadow PlusShimano XTR
CassetteShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
CranksetShimano Deore XTRace Face Next SL
WheelsetDT Swiss X1800DT Swiss XMC 1200
TireBontrager XR1 Team IssueBontrager XR1 Team Issue
BrakeShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
HeadsetFSA IS2FSA IS2
SaddleBontrager Evoke 3Bontrager Montrose
Chainnot listedShimano HG900
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92
Handlebarnot listedBontrager XXX
Seatpostnot listedBontrager XXX

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