2016 Trek Madone 9.5 vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac Disc size closest to your 56 Trek Madone 9.5. 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 Specialized Tarmac Disc
Compared with the Trek Madone 9.5 in 56, the Specialized Tarmac Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
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
| Measurement | Trek Madone 9.5 56 | Specialized Tarmac Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 554 | 565mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 562mm | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 990mm | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 758 | 795mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525 | 501mm | −24 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 163mm | +23 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 268mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 363mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Disc minus the Trek Madone 9.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone 9.5, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Madone 9.5Specialized Tarmac Disc
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 Madone 9.59.5 | Specialized Tarmac DiscS-Works Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura Ace | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aura | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite | not listed |
| Brake | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Handlebar | Trek Madone XXX | not listed |
| Stem | Trek Madone XXX | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Seatpost | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Paradigm RXL | not listed |
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