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2027 Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica vs 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano size closest to your M Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica. 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 SL8 Pro Shimano

Compared with the Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica in M, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica MSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 54Difference
Reach384384±0 mm
Stack546544−2 mm
Head tube angle72.9°73+0.1°
Effective top tube545not listed
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase981978−3 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover762not listed
Seat tube length476not listed
Head tube length136137+1 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano minus the Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica. Full charts: 2027 Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First Replica, 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SL Gen 8 First ReplicaSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

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 SL Gen 8 First ReplicaSL 7 Gen 8 - The First 50 ReplicaSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
ForkTrek Madone Gen 8Specialized FACT 10r
ShifterShimano Ultegra R8170 Di2Shimano Ultegra R8170
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2
CassetteShimano Ultegra R8101Shimano Ultegra
ChainShimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XTShimano XT M8100
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100Shimano Ultegra R81000
WheelsetBontrager Aeolus Pro 51Roval Rapide CL III
TireBontrager Aeolus ProSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R8170
RotorShimano CL800Shimano Ultegra R8170
StemTrek RCSRoval Rapide Cockpit
SeatpostTrek MadoneSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
SaddleBontrager Aeolus EliteSpecialized Power Pro
Framenot listedSpecialized Tarmac SL8
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Threaded BSA
Handlebarnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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