2015 Specialized Secteur Double vs 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset

What changes on the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Secteur Double in 54, the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset in 50 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−24 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−6 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−26 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.1°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Specialized Secteur Double is drawn. The Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset minus the Specialized Secteur Double. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Secteur Double, 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur DoubleTrek Madone Series Race Shop Limited 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.