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2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp

The L is the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp size closest to your L Trek X-Caliber Frameset. 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 Chisel Men's Comp

Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in L, the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−19 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek X-Caliber Frameset LSpecialized Chisel Men's Comp LDifference
Reach449441mm−8 mm
Stack609619mm+10 mm
Head tube angle69.3°69.8°+0.5°
Effective top tube634622mm−12 mm
Chainstay length438430mm−8 mm
Wheelbase11471128mm−19 mm
BB drop5857.5mm−1 mm
BB height316312.5mm−4 mm
Standover753814mm+61 mm
Seat tube length470470mm±0 mm
Head tube length100110mm+10 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Fork lengthnot listed506mm

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek X-Caliber FramesetSpecialized Chisel Men's Comp

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 X-Caliber Frameset2016 FramesetSpecialized Chisel Men's CompMen's Comp
FrameTrek Alpha GoldSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5
Forknot listedRockShox Judy 29
Shifternot listedShimano Deore
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore, Shimano XT
Cassettenot listedShimano Deore
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout Pro
Chainringnot listedSpecialized Stout
Tirenot listedSpecialized Fast Trak
Rimnot listedSpecialized Stout XC 29
Brakenot listedShimano Deore MT500
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Comp

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