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2018 Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar vs 2018 Trek Madone Frameset

The 52 is the Trek Madone Frameset size closest to your 52 Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar. 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 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar in 52, the Trek Madone Frameset in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar (52)The Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar frame drawn to scale.J 974

Only the Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar is drawn. The Trek Madone Frameset numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar 52Trek Madone Frameset 52Difference
Reach385mm388+3 mm
Stack526mm523−3 mm
Head tube angle73°72.8°−0.2°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube536mm535−1 mm
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase974mm977+3 mm
BB drop71.5mm72+1 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover755mm720−35 mm
Seat tube length461mm482+21 mm
Fork length358mmnot listed
Head tube length130mm110−20 mm

Differences are the Trek Madone Frameset minus the Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan Superstar, 2018 Trek Madone Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge ViAS Sagan SuperstarTrek Madone Frameset

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 Venge ViAS Sagan SuperstarS-Works ViAS Sagan SuperstarTrek Madone Frameset9 Frameset
SeatpostSpecialized VengeTrek Madone
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek Madone KVF
Brakenot listedTrek Madone
Headsetnot listedTrek Madone

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