2016 Trek Madone Series Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc
The 52 is the Specialized Tarmac Disc size closest to your 54 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 Tarmac Disc
Compared with the Trek Madone Series Frameset in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 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 Series 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 Frameset 54 | Specialized Tarmac Disc 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 380mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 531 | 527mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.0° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 531mm | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 | 975mm | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 74mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 733 | 755mm | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 496 | 462mm | −34 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 126mm | +6 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| BB height | not listed | 266mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 363mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Disc minus the Trek Madone Series Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone Series Frameset, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Madone Series FramesetSpecialized 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 Series Frameset9 Series Frameset | Specialized Tarmac DiscS-Works Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Brake | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Seatpost | Trek Madone | not listed |
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