2016 Trek Superfly 9.6 vs 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp

Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.6 in ML, the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+32 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+35 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+38 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

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 9.6 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp minus the Trek Superfly 9.6. Full charts: 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6, 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Superfly 9.6Specialized Chisel Men's Comp

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.