2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR
The 60 is the Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac Expert. 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 Tarmac Expert in 61, the Trek Émonda SLR in 60 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac Expert is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert 61 | Trek Émonda SLR 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408mm | 395 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 615 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 73.9° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600mm | 586 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 411 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013mm | 1001 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 67.5mm | 68 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 850mm | 804 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553mm | 573 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 210mm | 210 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2016 Trek Émonda SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac ExpertTrek Émonda SLR
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 ExpertExpert | Trek Émonda SLRSLR 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM X-Glide 1190 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED22 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S4 | Trek Tune MIG45 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Vittoria Crono CS |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Bontrager Stop |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Trek Tune Komm-Vor Plus |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Ultralight 700 |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Émonda |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Red |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
| Hub | not listed | Trek Tune MIG45, Trek Tune MAG150 |
| Rim | not listed | Trek Tune Skyline |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager XXX |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager XXX |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek AER |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SLR |
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