2021 Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo
The Cannondale CAAD Optimo size closest to your 47 is the 48. Compare the 48 instead
What changes on the Cannondale CAAD Optimo
Compared with the Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset in 47, the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 51 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset 47 | Cannondale CAAD Optimo 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 364 | 377 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 527 | 535 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 72.6 | +1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 509 | 530 | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 415 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986 | 980 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 74 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 686 | 731 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 467 | +47 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 121 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 | |
| BB height | not listed | 268 |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD Optimo minus the Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 Frameset, 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SLR Gen 3 FramesetCannondale CAAD Optimo
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 SLR Gen 3 FramesetSLR Gen 3 Frameset | Cannondale CAAD Optimo1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Fork | Trek Domane SLR | BallisTec |
| Derailleur | Trek derailleurs must have | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA MegaExo |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro |
| Rim | not listed | RS 2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro R741, Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | CAAD Optimo |
| Saddle | not listed | Cannondale Stage CX |
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