2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp

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 XS places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 55 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−14 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−36 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−55 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

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.