2014 Trek X-Caliber vs 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29
The Specialized Epic Carbon 29 size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Carbon 29
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber in ML, the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber ML | Specialized Epic Carbon 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 458mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 633mm | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 70.5° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 448mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1163mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | not listed | |
| BB height | 316 | 331mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 790mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 520mm | +76 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 70° |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Carbon 29 minus the Trek X-Caliber. Full charts: 2014 Trek X-Caliber, 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek X-CaliberSpecialized Epic Carbon 29
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 X-Caliber4 | Specialized Epic Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour M3030 | RockShox SID World |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF51 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano M131 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 | not listed |
| Brake | Trek HL 280 | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Approved | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Mini-Brain |
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