2015 Specialized Tarmac Kwiato vs 2017 Trek Madone 9.5
The 54 is the Trek Madone 9.5 size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac Kwiato. 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 Kwiato in 54, the Trek Madone 9.5 in 54 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac Kwiato is drawn. The Trek Madone 9.5 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Kwiato 54 | Trek Madone 9.5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 390 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 531 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 544 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 981 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 733 | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 496 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone 9.5 minus the Specialized Tarmac Kwiato. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Kwiato, 2017 Trek Madone 9.5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac KwiatoTrek 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 Kwiato | Trek Madone 9.59.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Vision Metron 40 LTD |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Stem | not listed | Trek Madone XXX |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose Elite |
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