2018 Trek Domane SL vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The 54 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 52 Trek Domane SL. 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 SL in 52, the Cervélo C5 in 54 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- 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 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL 52 | Cervélo C5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 372 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 572 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.3 | 71.1 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 548 | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 | 1007 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 75 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 735 | 755 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 155.8 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Trek Domane SL. Full charts: 2018 Trek Domane SL, 2016 Cervélo C5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SLCervélo C5
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 C5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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