2018 Trek Domane SL vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The 61 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 62 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 62, the Cervélo C5 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 numbers we have for size 62 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL 62 | Cervélo C5 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 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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