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2023 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo

The 58 is the Cannondale CAAD Optimo size closest to your 60 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4. 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 Cannondale CAAD Optimo

Compared with the Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 in 60, the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 58 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−9 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−17 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane RSL Gen 4 60Cannondale CAAD Optimo 58Difference
Reach404395−9 mm
Stack586595+9 mm
Head tube angle72.8°72.6−0.2°
Effective top tube585578−7 mm
Chainstay length425415−10 mm
Wheelbase10361019−17 mm
BB drop7569−6 mm
Standover807808+1 mm
Seat tube length573549−24 mm
Head tube length171189+18 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed72.9
BB heightnot listed273

Differences are the Cannondale CAAD Optimo minus the Trek Domane RSL Gen 4. Full charts: 2023 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4, 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane RSL Gen 4Cannondale CAAD Optimo

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 RSL Gen 4RSL Gen 4Cannondale CAAD Optimo1
ForkTrek Domane RSLBallisTec
Framenot listedCannondale SmartForm C2
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105, Shimano 105 GS
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X11
Cranksetnot listedFSA Gossamer
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA MegaExo
Tirenot listedVittoria Zaffiro Pro
Rimnot listedRS 2.0
Brakenot listedTektro R741, Shimano 105
Bar tapenot listedCannondale Tape
Headsetnot listedCAAD Optimo
Saddlenot listedCannondale Stage CX

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