2015 Trek Émonda SLR vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR in 50, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+8 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

−3 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−13 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.9°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Trek Émonda SLR. Full charts: 2015 Trek Émonda SLR, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLRSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

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.