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2015 Trek Domane 4.3 vs 2016 Cervélo C5

The 56 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 56 Trek Domane 4.3. 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 Cervélo C5

Compared with the Trek Domane 4.3 in 56, the Cervélo C5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane 4.3 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane 4.3 56Cervélo C5 56Difference
Reach377382+5 mm
Stack591595+4 mm
Head tube angle71.9°71.5−0.4°
Effective top tube554565+11 mm
Chainstay length420420±0 mm
Wheelbase10081024+16 mm
BB drop7875−3 mm
Standover776790+14 mm
Seat tube length525not listed
Head tube length175180.1+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73

Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Trek Domane 4.3. Full charts: 2015 Trek Domane 4.3, 2016 Cervélo C5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane 4.3Cervélo C5

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.

PartTrek Domane 4.34.3Cervélo C5
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek IsoSpeednot listed
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainShimano 105not listed
CranksetShimano RS500not listed
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case Litenot listed
HandlebarBontrager VR-Cnot listed
SaddleBontrager Paradigm 1not listed

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