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2017 Specialized Allez Jr. vs 2018 Trek Émonda 650

The 650c is the Trek Émonda 650 size closest to your 44 Specialized Allez Jr.. 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 650

Compared with the Specialized Allez Jr. in 44, the Trek Émonda 650 in 650c places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−13 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez Jr. (44)The Specialized Allez Jr. frame drawn to scale.J 921

Only the Specialized Allez Jr. is drawn. The Trek Émonda 650 numbers we have for size 650c are missing the seat angle and chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Jr. 44Trek Émonda 650 650cDifference
Reach358mm356−2 mm
Stack490mm477−13 mm
Head tube angle72°71.2°−0.8°
Seat tube angle76°not listed
Effective top tube480mm479−1 mm
Chainstay length380mmnot listed
Wheelbase921mm939+18 mm
BB drop49mm52+3 mm
BB height236.5mmnot listed
Standover665mm676+11 mm
Seat tube length400mm384−16 mm
Fork length346mmnot listed
Head tube length130mm115−15 mm

Differences are the Trek Émonda 650 minus the Specialized Allez Jr.. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez Jr., 2018 Trek Émonda 650.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Jr.Trek Émonda 650

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 Allez Jr.Jr.Trek Émonda 650650
ShiftermicroSHIFT R482Shimano Sora
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano Sora
ChainKMC Z7KMC X9
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sport JRnot listed
TireSpecialized Turbo EliteKenda Koncept
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Cassettenot listedShimano HG50
Cranksetnot listedShimano Sora
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB86.5
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Comp VR-S
Saddlenot listedTrek Dialed 24

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