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2014 Trek Superfly Frame vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

The S is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your 15.5" Trek Superfly Frame. 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 Frameset

Compared with the Trek Superfly Frame in 15.5", the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−25 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−23 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly Frame numbers we have for size 15.5" are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly Frame 15.5"Trek X-Caliber Frameset SDifference
Reach386384−2 mm
Stack600575−25 mm
Head tube angle69.3°69.2°−0.1°
Effective top tube570564−6 mm
Chainstay length435425−10 mm
Wheelbase10771054−23 mm
BB drop5848−10 mm
BB height311306−5 mm
Standover747728−19 mm
Seat tube length368368±0 mm
Head tube length10090−10 mm

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Superfly Frame. Full charts: 2014 Trek Superfly Frame, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Superfly FrameTrek X-Caliber Frameset

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 Frame9 FrameTrek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset
FrameTrek Alpha PlatinumTrek Alpha Gold
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed

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