2016 Trek Superfly 9.6 vs 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp
The Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.6 in ML, the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −32 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 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 9.6 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly 9.6 ML | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 395mm | −32 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 599mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.8° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 568mm | −52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1073mm | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 760mm | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 400mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 496mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp minus the Trek Superfly 9.6. Full charts: 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6, 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.6Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail 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.
| Part | Trek Superfly 9.69.6 | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail CompMen's Hardtail Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M627 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Expert | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Bontrager Mustang Elite | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M445 | SRAM Level TL |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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