2016 Trek Madone Series Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc
The 49 is the Specialized Venge Expert Disc 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 Venge Expert Disc
Compared with the Trek Madone Series Frameset in 50, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- 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 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Madone Series Frameset 50 | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 386mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 511 | 505mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.1° | 72.25° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 522 | 518mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974 | 974mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 71.5mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 696 | 730mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 453 | 441mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 358mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Trek Madone Series Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Madone Series Frameset, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Madone Series FramesetSpecialized 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.
| Part | Trek Madone Series Frameset9 Series Frameset | Specialized Venge Expert DiscExpert Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Brake | Trek Madone | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Seatpost | Trek Madone | Specialized Venge |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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