2015 Trek Superfly vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the Trek Superfly in L, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 68 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 95 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −35 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −68 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −95 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Superfly is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly L | Trek X-Caliber Frameset XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 443 | 375 | −68 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 566 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.2° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.0° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 639 | 538 | −101 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1036 | −95 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 296 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 795 | 708 | −87 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 343 | −127 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 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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