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2019 Trek Madone SLR Frameset vs 2021 Specialized Aethos

The 58 is the Specialized Aethos size closest to your 58 Trek Madone SLR 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 Aethos

Compared with the Trek Madone SLR Frameset in 58, the Specialized Aethos in 58 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−1 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SLR Frameset numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone SLR Frameset 58Specialized Aethos 58Difference
Reach396402mm+6 mm
Stack581591mm+10 mm
Head tube angle73.8°73.5°−0.3°
Effective top tube574not listed
Chainstay length411410mm−1 mm
Wheelbase9921005mm+13 mm
BB drop6872mm+4 mm
Standover793796mm+3 mm
Seat tube length553532mm−21 mm
Head tube length171184mm+13 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5°
BB heightnot listed268mm
Fork lengthnot listed369mm

Differences are the Specialized Aethos minus the Trek Madone SLR Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Madone SLR Frameset, 2021 Specialized Aethos.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SLR FramesetSpecialized Aethos

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 SLR FramesetSLR FramesetSpecialized AethosAethos Frameset
FrameTrek OCLVSpecialized Aethos FACT
ForkTrek Madone KVFnot listed
DerailleurTrek derailleurs must havenot listed
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
HeadsetTrek Madonenot listed
Seatpostnot listedRoval Alpinist

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