2016 Cervélo C3 vs 2018 Trek Domane AL
The Trek Domane AL size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Domane AL
Compared with the Cervélo C3 in 54, the Trek Domane AL in 50 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Cervélo C3 is drawn. The Trek Domane AL numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C3 54 | Trek Domane AL 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 368 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 546 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.1 | 71.1° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 519 | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007 | 996 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 80 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 716 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 155.8 | 130 | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 450 |
Differences are the Trek Domane AL minus the Cervélo C3. Full charts: 2016 Cervélo C3, 2018 Trek Domane AL.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C3Trek Domane AL
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.
| Part | Cervélo C3 | Trek Domane ALAL 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Domane |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Chain | not listed | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | not listed | Trek Vuelta Corsa |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager T2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager VR-C |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose |
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