2014 Trek Superfly Frame vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26
The Specialized Epic Carbon 26 size closest to your 18.5" is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Carbon 26
Compared with the Trek Superfly Frame in 18.5", the Specialized Epic Carbon 26 in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +37 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 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 Frame numbers we have for size 18.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Frame 18.5" | Specialized Epic Carbon 26 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 464mm | +37 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 618mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1152mm | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 311 | 331mm | +20 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 790mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 520mm | +76 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 Frame. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly Frame, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 26.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly FrameSpecialized 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 Frame9 Frame | Specialized Epic Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID World |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 SL |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control SL |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized S-Works Renegade |
| Brake | not listed | Avid XX World |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Expert |
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