2016 Cervélo C5 vs 2018 Trek Domane AL
The 47 is the Trek Domane AL size closest to your 48 Cervélo C5. 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 C5 in 48, the Trek Domane AL in 47 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Cervélo C5 is drawn. The Trek Domane AL numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C5 48 | Trek Domane AL 47 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 352 | 364 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 527 | 527 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 509 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 986 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5 | 80 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 693 | 686 | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 108.9 | 110 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 420 |
Differences are the Trek Domane AL minus the Cervélo C5. Full charts: 2016 Cervélo C5, 2018 Trek Domane AL.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C5Trek 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 C5 | 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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