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2016 Trek Madone Series Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

The 52 is the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp size closest to your 50 Trek Madone Series 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 Sprint Comp

Compared with the Trek Madone Series Frameset in 50, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.9°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone Series Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone Series Frameset 50Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 52Difference
Reach383380mm−3 mm
Stack511514mm+3 mm
Head tube angle72.1°73°+0.9°
Effective top tube522527mm+5 mm
Chainstay length410405mm−5 mm
Wheelbase974961mm−13 mm
BB drop7269mm−3 mm
Standover696745.8mm+50 mm
Seat tube length453480mm+27 mm
Head tube length100110mm+10 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
BB heightnot listed272.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone Series FramesetSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Madone Series Frameset9 Series FramesetSpecialized Allez Sprint CompComp
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek Madone KVFnot listed
BrakeTrek MadoneTektro Axis
SeatpostTrek MadoneSpecialized Venge
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X-11
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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