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2027 Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 Frameset vs 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano size closest to your XS Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 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 Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

Compared with the Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 Frameset in XS, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 Frameset numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone SLR Gen 8 Frameset XSSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 49Difference
Reach370375+5 mm
Stack507514+7 mm
Head tube angle71.6°not listed
Effective top tube517not listed
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase971973+2 mm
BB drop72not listed
Standover704not listed
Seat tube length404not listed
Head tube length100109+9 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75.5

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

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SLR Gen 8 FramesetSpecialized 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 SLR Gen 8 FramesetSLR Gen 8 FramesetSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
ForkTrek Madone Gen 8 one-pieceSpecialized FACT 10r
Framenot listedSpecialized Tarmac SL8
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra R8170
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
Cranksetnot listedShimano Ultegra R81000
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Threaded BSA
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CL III
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra R8170
Rotornot listedShimano Ultegra R8170
Handlebarnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Stemnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Pro

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