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2015 Specialized Allez vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR

The 56 is the Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez. 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 Émonda SLR

Compared with the Specialized Allez in 56, the Trek Émonda SLR in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez (56)The Specialized Allez frame drawn to scale.J 990

Only the Specialized Allez is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 56Trek Émonda SLR 56Difference
Reach392mm387−5 mm
Stack574mm577+3 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°not listed
Effective top tube565mm560−5 mm
Chainstay length407mm410+3 mm
Wheelbase990mm983−7 mm
BB drop69mm70+1 mm
Standover805mm767−38 mm
Seat tube length530mm533+3 mm
Head tube length170mm170±0 mm

Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez, 2016 Trek Émonda SLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized AllezTrek Émonda SLR

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.

PartSpecialized AllezAllezTrek Émonda SLRSLR 10
ShifterShimano Claris R2400SRAM RED 22
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400SRAM RED 22
ChainKMC Z51SRAM RED22
CranksetShimano ClarisSRAM Red
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS ClassicTrek Tune MIG45
TireSpecialized Espoir SportVittoria Crono CS
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportTrek Tune Komm-Vor Plus
Framenot listedTrek Ultralight 700
Forknot listedTrek Émonda
Cassettenot listedSRAM X-Glide 1190
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Hubnot listedTrek Tune MIG45, Trek Tune MAG150
Rimnot listedTrek Tune Skyline
Brakenot listedBontrager Stop
Handlebarnot listedBontrager XXX
Stemnot listedBontrager XXX
Headsetnot listedCane Creek AER
Seatpostnot listedBontrager SLR

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