2016 Trek Superfly 9.6 vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your ML is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the Trek Superfly 9.6 in ML, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XXL places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 51 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +51 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +67 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
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 | Trek X-Caliber Frameset XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 478 | +51 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 628 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.3° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 669 | +49 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1183 | +67 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 316 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 773 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 559 | +115 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Superfly 9.6. Full charts: 2016 Trek Superfly 9.6, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly 9.6Trek 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 Superfly 9.69.6 | Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M627 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Expert | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Mustang Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M445 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
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