Quiver

2015 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL vs 2017 Trek Procaliber 9.7

The Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your L is the ML. Compare the ML instead

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.8 SL in L, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in S places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 44 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−40 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−44 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−74 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−20 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly 9.8 SL numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly 9.8 SL LTrek Procaliber 9.7 SDifference
Reach426382−44 mm
Stack603563−40 mm
Head tube angle69.6°69.3°−0.3°
Effective top tube622558−64 mm
Chainstay length445425−20 mm
Wheelbase11271053−74 mm
BB drop5348−5 mm
BB height316302−14 mm
Standover789753−36 mm
Seat tube length457368−89 mm
Head tube length103100−3 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

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 Superfly 9.8 SL9.8 SLTrek Procaliber 9.79.7
FrameTrek OCLVTrek OCLV
ForkFox PerformanceFox 32 Float Performance
ShifterSRAM X1SRAM GX
DerailleurSRAM X01SRAM X1
CassetteSRAM XG 1180SRAM XG-1150
ChainSRAM PC-1130SRAM PC1110
CranksetSRAM X1 1400 X-SyncSRAM X1 1200
WheelsetDT Swiss X1700Bontrager Mustang Pro
TireBontrager XR1 Team IssueBontrager XR1 Expert
BrakeShimano Deore XTSRAM Level TL
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm EliteBontrager Rhythm Elite
SaddleBontrager Evoke RXLBontrager Montrose
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet