2016 Trek Madone 9.5 vs 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

Compared with the Trek Madone 9.5 in 56, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−40 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−15 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−22 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone 9.5 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp minus the Trek Madone 9.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone 9.5, 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone 9.5Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

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.