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2018 Cervélo C2 vs 2020 Trek Domane AL

The 56 is the Trek Domane AL size closest to your 56 Cervélo C2. 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 Trek Domane AL

Compared with the Cervélo C2 in 56, the Trek Domane AL in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Cervélo C2 (56)The Cervélo C2 frame drawn to scale.J 1024

Only the Cervélo C2 is drawn. The Trek Domane AL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo C2 56Trek Domane AL 56Difference
Reach382377−5 mm
Stack595591−4 mm
Head tube angle71.571.9°+0.4°
Seat tube angle73not listed
Effective top tube565554−11 mm
Chainstay length420420±0 mm
Wheelbase10241018−6 mm
BB drop7578+3 mm
Standover790776−14 mm
Head tube length180.1175−5 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed525

Differences are the Trek Domane AL minus the Cervélo C2. Full charts: 2018 Cervélo C2, 2020 Trek Domane AL.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo C2Trek Domane AL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCervélo C2Trek Domane ALAL 2
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Domane
Shifternot listedShimano Claris
Derailleurnot listedShimano Claris
Cassettenot listedShimano HG-31
Chainnot listedShimano HG71
Cranksetnot listedShimano RS200
Tirenot listedBontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Comp VR-C
Saddlenot listedBontrager Arvada

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