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2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR

The 47 is the Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac Pro. 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 Pro in 49, the Trek Émonda SLR in 47 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro (49)The Specialized Tarmac Pro frame drawn to scale.J 970

Only the Specialized Tarmac Pro is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro 49Trek Émonda SLR 47Difference
Reach386mm369−17 mm
Stack504mm522+18 mm
Head tube angle72.25°71.2°−1.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°not listed
Effective top tube518mm513−5 mm
Chainstay length405mm410+5 mm
Wheelbase970mm974+4 mm
BB drop71.5mm72+1 mm
Standover730mm698−32 mm
Seat tube length431mm444+13 mm
Head tube length100mm115+15 mm

Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2016 Trek Émonda SLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac ProTrek 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 ProTrek Émonda SLRSLR 10
Framenot listedTrek Ultralight 700
Forknot listedTrek Émonda
Shifternot listedSRAM RED 22
Derailleurnot listedSRAM RED 22
Cassettenot listedSRAM X-Glide 1190
Chainnot listedSRAM RED22
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Red
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Wheelsetnot listedTrek Tune MIG45
Tirenot listedVittoria Crono CS
Hubnot listedTrek Tune MIG45, Trek Tune MAG150
Rimnot listedTrek Tune Skyline
Brakenot listedBontrager Stop
Handlebarnot listedBontrager XXX
Stemnot listedBontrager XXX
Headsetnot listedCane Creek AER
Seatpostnot listedBontrager SLR
Saddlenot listedTrek Tune Komm-Vor Plus

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