2016 Trek Domane 4.5 vs 2018 Cervélo C2
The Cervélo C2 size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cervélo C2
Compared with the Trek Domane 4.5 in 56, the Cervélo C2 in 61 places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +50 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +51 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 4.5 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane 4.5 56 | Cervélo C2 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 400 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 641 | +50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 71.5 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 554 | 597 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1059 | +51 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 72.5 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 839 | +63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 231.2 | +56 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo C2 minus the Trek Domane 4.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Domane 4.5, 2018 Cervélo C2.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane 4.5Cervélo C2
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 | Trek Domane 4.54.5 | Cervélo C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek IsoSpeed | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano RS500 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Lite IsoZone | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Paradigm | not listed |
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