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2019 Trek Madone SLR Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5

The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 52 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 Allez E5

Compared with the Trek Madone SLR Frameset in 52, the Specialized Allez E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SLR Frameset numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone SLR Frameset 52Specialized Allez E5 52Difference
Reach383387mm+4 mm
Stack533527mm−6 mm
Head tube angle72.8°73°+0.2°
Effective top tube534538mm+4 mm
Chainstay length410407mm−3 mm
Wheelbase977974mm−3 mm
BB drop7272mm±0 mm
Standover732759mm+27 mm
Seat tube length483490mm+7 mm
Head tube length121120mm−1 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
BB heightnot listed270mm
Fork lengthnot listed369mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Trek Madone SLR Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Madone SLR Frameset, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SLR FramesetSpecialized Allez E5

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 Allez E5Allez E5
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek Madone KVFnot listed
DerailleurTrek derailleurs must haveShimano Claris R2400
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
HeadsetTrek Madonenot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Claris R2400
Chainnot listedKMC Z7
Cranksetnot listedFSA Gossamer Pro
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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