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2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano vs 2024 Trek Émonda SLR H2

The 58 is the Trek Émonda SLR H2 size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano. 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 H2

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 58, the Trek Émonda SLR H2 in 58 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−9 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−14 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano (58)The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano frame drawn to scale.J 1006

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR H2 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 58Trek Émonda SLR H2 58Difference
Reach400mm391−9 mm
Stack599mm596−3 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.8°+0.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length410mm411+1 mm
Wheelbase1006mm992−14 mm
BB drop72mm68−4 mm
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover808mm786−22 mm
Seat tube length515mm553+38 mm
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length184mm190+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed573

Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR H2 minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano, 2024 Trek Émonda SLR H2.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoTrek Émonda SLR H2

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 SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2Trek Émonda SLR H2SLR H2
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL8 FACTTrek Ultralight 700
ShifterShimano Ultegra R8170 Di2not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2not listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100not listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL IInot listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbonot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8170 Di2not listed
HandlebarRoval Rapidenot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8Trek Not
SaddleSpecialized Powernot listed
Forknot listedTrek Emonda SLR
Headsetnot listedBontrager Expander Plug

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