2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL vs 2017 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your XXL Trek Superfly 9.8 SL. 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 Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL in XXL, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 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 9.8 SL numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.8 SL XXL | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462 | 457 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 628 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.5° | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 663 | 659 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 435 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1169 | 1154 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 58 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 311 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 844 | 816 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 545 | 521 | −24 mm |
| Head tube length | 118 | 120 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL. Full charts: 2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL, 2017 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.8 SLTrek Procaliber 9.7
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 9.8 SL9.8 SL | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Fox Performance | Fox 32 Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 | SRAM X1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1180 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM PC1110 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync | SRAM X1 1200 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss X1700 | Bontrager Mustang Pro |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue | Bontrager XR1 Expert |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Level TL |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke RXL | Bontrager Montrose |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
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