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2016 Trek Émonda ALR vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite

The 54 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 56 Trek Émonda ALR. 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 Elite

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR in 56, the Specialized Allez Elite in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−7 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda ALR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR 56Specialized Allez Elite 54Difference
Reach387380mm−7 mm
Stack577570mm−7 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube560552mm−8 mm
Chainstay length410415mm+5 mm
Wheelbase983988mm+5 mm
BB drop7076mm+6 mm
Standover767775mm+8 mm
Seat tube length513510mm−3 mm
Head tube length170155mm−15 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.25°
BB heightnot listed264mm
Fork lengthnot listed375mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Trek Émonda ALR. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda ALR, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALRSpecialized Allez Elite

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 Émonda ALRALR 4Specialized Allez EliteElite
FrameTrek Ultralight 300not listed
ForkTrek Émondanot listed
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano 105
ChainShimano TiagraKMC X11 EL
CranksetShimano TiagraPraxis Alba 2D
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano TiagraTektro Axis
HandlebarBontrager VR-Cnot listed
SaddleBontrager MontroseSpecialized Toupé Sport
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460

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