2016 Trek Superfly vs 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The L is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Superfly is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly XL | Trek X-Caliber Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 457 | 449 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 609 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.3° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.0° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 659 | 634 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1147 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 316 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 823 | 753 | −70 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521 | 470 | −51 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 100 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2016 Trek Superfly, 2018 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 FramesetX-Caliber Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Dialed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Chain | Trek Clarks C410 | not listed |
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