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2018 Trek Superfly vs 2020 Specialized Epic

The Specialized Epic size closest to your 24" kids' is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic

Compared with the Trek Superfly in 24" kids', the Specialized Epic in M places the top of the head tube 117 mm higher and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 143 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+117 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+60 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+143 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 24" kids' are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Superfly 24" kids'Specialized Epic MDifference
Reach373433mm+60 mm
Stack480597mm+117 mm
Head tube angle70.0°69.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube529not listed
Wheelbase9801123mm+143 mm
BB drop3838.9mm+1 mm
Standover606770mm+164 mm
Seat tube length290434mm+144 mm
Head tube length105105mm±0 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.75°
Chainstay lengthnot listed438mm
BB heightnot listed332mm
Fork lengthnot listed506mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2018 Trek Superfly, 2020 Specialized Epic.

Where each sits in its class

Trek SuperflySpecialized Epic

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Superfly20Specialized EpicS-Works AXS
FrameTrek Dialednot listed
ForkTrek Dialed 20RockShox SID Brain Ultimate
ShifterShimano Tourney RS35SRAM AXS Eagle Controller
DerailleurShimano Tourney TY300SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
CassetteTrek SunRunSRAM XX1 Eagle
ChainKMC Z-50SRAM XX1 Eagle
WheelsetFormula F21Roval Control SL
TireBontrager XR1Specialized Fast Trak
HubFormula FM21, Formula FM31not listed
SaddleTrek Dialed 20Specialized S-Works Power
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Brain shock
Cranksetnot listedQuarq XX1 Eagle Power Meter
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized PROVIDED BY
Brakenot listedSRAM Ultimate

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