2016 Trek Superfly Women's vs 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
The M is the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon size closest to your ML Trek Superfly Women's. 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 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Trek Superfly Women's in ML, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 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 Women's numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Superfly Women's ML | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 418mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 608mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.8° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 595mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1099mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 61mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 309mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 790mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 430mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Trek Superfly Women's. Full charts: 2016 Trek Superfly Women's, 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Superfly Women'sSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
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 Women's6 Women's | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX-1000 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | 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 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Ajna Comp WSD | Specialized Myth Sport |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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