2015 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2017 Trek Madone 9.5
The 58 is the Trek Madone 9.5 size closest to your 56 Specialized Tarmac Comp. 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 Madone 9.5
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 56, the Trek Madone 9.5 in 58 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac Comp is drawn. The Trek Madone 9.5 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 56 | Trek Madone 9.5 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 400 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 572 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 573 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 411 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 992 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 68 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 783 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 553 | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 160 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone 9.5 minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2017 Trek Madone 9.5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompTrek Madone 9.5
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 Tarmac CompComp | Trek Madone 9.59.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S4 | Vision Metron 40 LTD |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Bontrager Montrose Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Stem | not listed | Trek Madone XXX |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | not listed | Trek Madone |
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