2018 Trek Domane SL vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The Cervélo C3 size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cervélo C3
Compared with the Trek Domane SL in 56, the Cervélo C3 in 48 places the top of the head tube 64 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −64 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL 56 | Cervélo C3 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 352 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 527 | −64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9 | 70 | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 554 | 515 | −39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 994 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 77.5 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 693 | −83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 108.9 | −66 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Trek Domane SL. Full charts: 2018 Trek Domane SL, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SLCervélo 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 SLSL 5 | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Domane | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 DI2 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager TLR | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race VR-C | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Affinity Comp | not listed |
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