2017 Trek Domane ALR vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 56 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 56 Trek Domane ALR. 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 C3
Compared with the Trek Domane ALR in 56, the Cervélo C3 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 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 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 ALR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane ALR 56 | Cervélo C3 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 382 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 595 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 71.5 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 554 | 565 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1018 | 1024 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 75 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 790 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 180.1 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Trek Domane ALR. Full charts: 2017 Trek Domane ALR, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane ALRCervélo C3
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 ALRALR 3 | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Domane | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro T731 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
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