2021 Specialized Tarmac SL6 vs 2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's

What changes on the Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 54, the Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's in 56 places the top of the head tube 38 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+38 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+3 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 SL6 is drawn. The Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL6, 2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6Trek Madone SLR Disc Women's

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.