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2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR

The 62 is the Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 64 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 64, the Trek Émonda SLR in 62 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert (64)The Specialized Tarmac Expert frame drawn to scale.J 1016

Only the Specialized Tarmac Expert is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 62 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Expert 64Trek Émonda SLR 62Difference
Reach415mm398−17 mm
Stack636mm634−2 mm
Head tube angle74.5°73.9°−0.6°
Seat tube angle72.5°not listed
Effective top tube621mm598−23 mm
Chainstay length410mm412+2 mm
Wheelbase1016mm1010−6 mm
BB drop67.5mm68+1 mm
Standover850mm822−28 mm
Seat tube length584mm593+9 mm
Head tube length235mm230−5 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

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 Tarmac ExpertExpertTrek Émonda SLRSLR 10
ShifterShimano UltegraSRAM RED 22
DerailleurShimano UltegraSRAM RED 22
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM X-Glide 1190
ChainShimano UltegraSRAM RED22
WheelsetFulcrum S4Trek Tune MIG45
TireSpecialized Turbo ProVittoria Crono CS
BrakeShimano UltegraBontrager Stop
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertTrek Tune Komm-Vor Plus
Framenot listedTrek Ultralight 700
Forknot listedTrek Émonda
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Red
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Hubnot listedTrek Tune MIG45, Trek Tune MAG150
Rimnot listedTrek Tune Skyline
Handlebarnot listedBontrager XXX
Stemnot listedBontrager XXX
Headsetnot listedCane Creek AER
Seatpostnot listedBontrager SLR

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