2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF vs 2023 Trek Madone SLR
The Trek Madone SLR size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Madone SLR
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF in 54, the Trek Madone SLR in 62 places the top of the head tube 76 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +76 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF, 54Trek Madone SLR, 62Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Bull TdF 54 | Trek Madone SLR 62 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 403 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 620 | +76 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.9 | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 412 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1010 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 68 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 768mm | 829 | +61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 593 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 211 | +74 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 598 |
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
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 SL8 LTD Bull TdFS-Works LTD Red Bull 2025 TdF | Trek Madone SLRSLR 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT | Trek Madone |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1, SRAM RED E1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano 105 DI2 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Trek T47 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo TLR | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Specialized override | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide Cockpit | Trek Madone Integrated |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Bontrager Aeolus Elite |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | not listed | Trek Madone aero |
| Seatpost | not listed | Trek Madone |
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