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2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF vs 2023 Trek Madone SLR

The 62 is the Trek Madone SLR size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF. 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 SLR

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF in 61, the Trek Madone SLR in 62 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF (61) and 2023 Trek Madone SLR (62), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Madone SLR is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF, 61Trek Madone SLR, 62Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF 61Trek Madone SLR 62Difference
Reach408mm403−5 mm
Stack612mm620+8 mm
Head tube angle74°73.9−0.1°
Seat tube angle73°72.5−0.5°
Chainstay length410mm412+2 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1010−3 mm
BB drop72mm68−4 mm
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover834mm829−5 mm
Seat tube length545mm593+48 mm
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length204mm211+7 mm
Effective top tubenot listed598

Differences are the Trek Madone SLR minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF, 2023 Trek Madone SLR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdFTrek Madone 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 SL8 LTD Bull TdFS-Works LTD Red Bull 2025 TdFTrek Madone SLRSLR 6
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACTTrek Madone
ShifterSRAM RED AXSShimano Ultegra
DerailleurSRAM RED AXS E1, SRAM RED E1Shimano Ultegra
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290 E1Shimano Ultegra
ChainSRAM RedShimano 105 DI2
CranksetSRAM RED AXS Power MeterShimano Ultegra Mid Compact
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBTrek T47
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLXBontrager Aeolus Pro 51
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbo TLRBontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite
BrakeSpecialized overrideShimano Ultegra
HandlebarRoval Rapide CockpitTrek Madone Integrated
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerBontrager Aeolus Elite
Forknot listedTrek Madone KVF
Chainringnot listedShimano Ultegra
Rotornot listedShimano Ultegra
Stemnot listedTrek Madone aero
Seatpostnot listedTrek Madone

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