2015 Trek Émonda SLR vs 2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR in 56, the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−44 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−9 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−13 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−1.3°

Slacker: calmer 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 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 minus the Trek Émonda SLR. Full charts: 2015 Trek Émonda SLR, 2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLRSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2

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.