2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR
The Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 56, the Trek Émonda SLR in 62 places the top of the head tube 70 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
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
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert 56 | Trek Émonda SLR 62 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 398 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 634 | +70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.9° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 598 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 412 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1010 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 68 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 822 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 593 | +92 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 230 | +70 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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