2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo vs 2019 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's

What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's

Compared with the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 54, the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's in 50 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−20 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−10 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−20 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Cannondale CAAD Optimo is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's minus the Cannondale CAAD Optimo. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 2019 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Women's.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale CAAD OptimoTrek Émonda SLR Disc Women's

Each bike is ranked against the other road 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.