2019 Trek Dual Sport+ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0

What changes on the Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0

Compared with the Trek Dual Sport+ in XL, the Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+9 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+9 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+38 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−2.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

+5 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Dual Sport+ numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0 minus the Trek Dual Sport+. Full charts: 2019 Trek Dual Sport+, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Dual Sport+Specialized Turbo Vado Men's 3.0

Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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.