2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp
The Specialized Chisel Men's Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M, the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 46 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +46 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +44 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber Frameset M | Specialized Chisel Men's Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 462mm | +46 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 633mm | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 69.8° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | 648mm | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 430mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1154mm | +44 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 57.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 312.5mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 845mm | +102 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 520mm | +101 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 125mm | +35 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
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
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-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset | Specialized Chisel Men's CompMen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Judy 29 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore MT500 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Comp |
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