2019 Trek Madone SLR Frameset vs 2021 Specialized Aethos
The Specialized Aethos size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Aethos
Compared with the Trek Madone SLR Frameset in 56, the Specialized Aethos in 54 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 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 SLR Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Madone SLR Frameset 56 | Specialized Aethos 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 384mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 563 | 544mm | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 559 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 978mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 768 | 748mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 525 | 481mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube length | 151 | 137mm | −14 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| BB height | not listed | 268mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
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
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 SLR FramesetSLR Frameset | Specialized AethosAethos Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized Aethos FACT |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Derailleur | Trek derailleurs must have | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Alpinist |
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