2014 Trek Superfly 9.9 SL vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29
The M is the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 size closest to your L Trek Superfly 9.9 SL. 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 29
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.9 SL in L, the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.9 SL numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.9 SL L | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426 | 415mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 605mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70.5° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 622 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 448mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1109mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | not listed | |
| BB height | 316 | 331mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 766mm | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 424mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube length | 103 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 69.5° |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 minus the Trek Superfly 9.9 SL. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.9 SL, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.9 SLSpecialized 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 9.9 SL9.9 SL XTR | Specialized Epic Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Factory | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR0 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager XXX Lite | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager XXX Lite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke RXL | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
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