2016 Trek Madone 9.5 vs 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc

What changes on the Specialized Venge Expert Disc

Compared with the Trek Madone 9.5 in 56, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−28 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−10 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−9 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

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

Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Trek Madone 9.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone 9.5, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone 9.5Specialized Venge Expert 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.