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2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race vs 2016 Trek Émonda SLR

The 50 is the Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race. 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 Race in 52, the Trek Émonda SLR in 50 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−12 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race (52)The Specialized Tarmac Pro Race frame drawn to scale.J 970

Only the Specialized Tarmac Pro Race is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Race 52Trek Émonda SLR 50Difference
Reach386mm374−12 mm
Stack526mm535+9 mm
Head tube angle73°72.1°−0.9°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube537mm521−16 mm
Chainstay length405mm410+5 mm
Wheelbase970mm974+4 mm
BB drop71.5mm72+1 mm
Standover755mm707−48 mm
Seat tube length462mm476+14 mm
Head tube length120mm130+10 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro RaceTrek 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 Pro RacePro RaceTrek Émonda SLRSLR 10
ShifterShimano UltegraSRAM RED 22
DerailleurShimano UltegraSRAM RED 22
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM X-Glide 1190
ChainShimano UltegraSRAM RED22
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40Trek 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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