2018 Trek Domane SL Disc vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 61 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 62 Trek Domane SL Disc. 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 SL Disc in 62, the Cervélo C3 in 61 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL Disc numbers we have for size 62 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL Disc 62 | Cervélo C3 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 400 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 641 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.1° | 71.5 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 593 | 597 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1042 | 1059 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 72.5 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 835 | 839 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 586 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 245 | 231.2 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Trek Domane SL Disc. Full charts: 2018 Trek Domane SL Disc, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SL DiscCervélo 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 SL DiscSL 5 Disc | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Domane | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | not listed |
| Hub | Bontrager centerlock | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Tuned | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
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