2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert vs 2021 Trek Émonda SLR
The Trek Émonda SLR size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert in 54, the Trek Émonda SLR in 56 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert 54 | Trek Émonda SLR 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 391 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 563 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | 559 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 983 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775mm | 768 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 525 | +44 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 151 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert, 2021 Trek Émonda SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc 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 Men's Disc ExpertMen's Disc Expert | Trek Émonda SLRSLR 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | Trek Ultralight 800 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra HG701 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Bontrager Aeolus Elite |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Emonda SLR |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Aeolus RSL |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Seatmast Cap |
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