2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The M is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your M 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 Women's Comp
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 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 M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber Frameset M | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 418mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 605mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 69.8° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | 594mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 430mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1100mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 57.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 312.5mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 790mm | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 430mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Trek X-Caliber FramesetSpecialized Chisel Women'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 FramesetX-Caliber Frameset | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| 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 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Myth Sport |
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