2024 Specialized Aethos Comp vs 2023 Trek Madone SLR
The Trek Madone SLR size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Madone SLR
Compared with the Specialized Aethos Comp in 54, the Trek Madone SLR in 62 places the top of the head tube 76 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +76 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos Comp, 54Trek Madone SLR, 62Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos Comp 54 | Trek Madone SLR 62 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 403 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 620 | +76 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.9 | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 412 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1010 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 68 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 748mm | 829 | +81 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 593 | +112 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 211 | +74 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 598 |
Differences are the Trek Madone SLR minus the Specialized Aethos Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Aethos Comp, 2023 Trek Madone SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Aethos CompTrek Madone SLR
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 | Specialized Aethos CompComp | Trek Madone SLRSLR 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Aethos | Trek Madone |
| Fork | Specialized FACT | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7170 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano 105 DI2 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB | Trek T47 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 |
| Tire | Turbo Pro | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7170 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | Trek Madone Integrated |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Trek Madone aero |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix S-Wrap | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Bontrager Aeolus Elite |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
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