2018 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2020 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset
The Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez Elite is drawn. The Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 381 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 555 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 552mm | 543 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 410 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 988mm | 981 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 70 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 264mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775mm | 742 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 506 | −4 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 155 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Elite, 2020 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteTrek Émonda SL Disc Frameset
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 Allez EliteElite | Trek Émonda SL Disc FramesetSL Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Ultralight 500 |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Émonda SL |
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