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2015 Trek Superfly vs 2017 Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition

The Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition

Compared with the Trek Superfly in L, the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−20 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−28 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.2°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Trek Superfly (L) and 2017 Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Superfly is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition is the colored outline on top.J 1131

Trek Superfly, LSpecialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly LSpecialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition MDifference
Reach443423mm−20 mm
Stack601597mm−4 mm
Head tube angle69.6°70.75°+1.2°
Seat tube angle72.0°74°+2.0°
Effective top tube639592mm−47 mm
Chainstay length435439mm+4 mm
Wheelbase11311103mm−28 mm
BB drop5840mm−18 mm
BB height311332mm+21 mm
Standover795774mm−21 mm
Seat tube length470434mm−36 mm
Head tube length100105mm+5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed504mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2015 Trek Superfly, 2017 Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition.

Where each sits in its class

Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition

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 Superfly16Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch EditionFSR Comp Carbon World Cup Torch Edition
FrameTrek Dialednot listed
ChainTrek Clarks C410SRAM PC-1110
Forknot listedRockShox Reba RL
Rear shocknot listedFox Epic
Shifternot listedSRAM NX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG-1130
Cranksetnot listedRace Face Aeffect
Tirenot listedSpecialized Fast Trak
Rimnot listedRoval Control
Brakenot listedShimano Deore M506
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Comp

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