2016 Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 54 Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset. 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 Allez Elite
Compared with the Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset in 54, the Specialized Allez Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset 54 | Specialized Allez Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 376mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 552mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.0° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 542mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 | 978mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 77mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 755mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 506 | 490mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 135mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.25° | |
| BB height | not listed | 263mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) Frameset, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Madone Series (H1 fit) FramesetSpecialized Allez Elite
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 Series (H1 fit) Frameset9 Series (H1 fit) Frameset | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Brake | Trek Madone | Tektro Axis |
| Headset | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Seatpost | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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