2015 Trek Superfly vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The XS is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your 24" kids' Trek Superfly. 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 in 24" kids', the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 86 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +86 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 24" kids' are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 24" kids' | Trek X-Caliber Frameset XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 375 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 480 | 566 | +86 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.0° | 69.2° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 529 | 538 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 425 | |
| Wheelbase | 980 | 1036 | +56 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | 58 | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 296 | |
| Standover | 606 | 708 | +102 mm |
| Seat tube length | 290 | 343 | +53 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 90 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2015 Trek Superfly, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SuperflyTrek X-Caliber Frameset
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 Superfly16 | Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Dialed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Chain | Trek Clarks C410 | not listed |
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