2014 Trek Superfly 9.9 SL vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber
The ML is the Trek X-Caliber 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 Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.9 SL in L, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.9 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 | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426 | 428 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 601 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.6° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 622 | 620 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1128 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 53 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 316 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 777 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 444 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 103 | 100 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72.3° |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Trek Superfly 9.9 SL. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.9 SL, 2016 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.9 SLTrek X-Caliber
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 | Trek X-Caliber7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | Fox Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR Shadow Plus | Shimano Acera, Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | Shimano HG20 |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR0 Team Issue | Bontrager XR2 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Stem | Bontrager XXX Lite | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager XXX Lite | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke RXL | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager AT-650 |
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