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2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset vs 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5

The 56 is the Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your 56 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset. 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 Caledonia-5

Compared with the Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset in 56, the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset 56Cervélo Caledonia-5 56Difference
Reach377387+10 mm
Stack591580−11 mm
Head tube angle71.9°72+0.1°
Effective top tube554565+11 mm
Chainstay length420415−5 mm
Wheelbase10081012.3+4 mm
BB drop7874−4 mm
Standover776807+31 mm
Seat tube length525not listed
Head tube length175162.3−13 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73

Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset, 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane SL Gen 3 FramesetCervélo Caledonia-5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Domane SL Gen 3 FramesetSL Gen 3 FramesetCervélo Caledonia-5
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek Domane SLnot listed
DerailleurTrek derailleurs must havenot listed

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