2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 vs 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
The M is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup size closest to your ML Trek Superfly 9.8. 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 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.8 in ML, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.8 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.8 ML | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 418mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 608mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.8° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 595mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1099mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 790mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 430mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup minus the Trek Superfly 9.8. Full charts: 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8, 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.8Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
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 9.89.8 X1 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World CupHardtail Comp Carbon World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID RL | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1180 | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync | Race Face Aeffect |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Mustang Pro | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore M506 |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control 29 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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