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2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build vs 2017 Trek Madone 9.5

The 54 is the Trek Madone 9.5 size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac S-Build. 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 S-Build 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

2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build (54)The Specialized Tarmac S-Build frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Tarmac S-Build is drawn. The Trek Madone 9.5 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac S-Build 54Trek Madone 9.5 54Difference
Reach387mm390+3 mm
Stack543mm531−12 mm
Head tube angle73°73.0°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Effective top tube548mm544−4 mm
Chainstay length405mm410+5 mm
Wheelbase978mm981+3 mm
BB drop69mm70+1 mm
Standover775mm733−42 mm
Seat tube length481mm496+15 mm
Head tube length140mm120−20 mm

Differences are the Trek Madone 9.5 minus the Specialized Tarmac S-Build. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build, 2017 Trek Madone 9.5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac S-BuildTrek Madone 9.5

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 S-BuildTrek Madone 9.59.5
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek Madone KVF
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Cassettenot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Cranksetnot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Wheelsetnot listedVision Metron 40 LTD
Tirenot listedBontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite
Brakenot listedTrek Madone
Handlebarnot listedTrek Madone
Stemnot listedTrek Madone XXX
Headsetnot listedTrek Madone
Seatpostnot listedTrek Madone
Saddlenot listedBontrager Montrose Elite

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