2016 Trek Émonda ALR vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 54 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 54, the Specialized Allez Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- 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 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda ALR 54 | Specialized Allez Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 376mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 552mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.0° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 542mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 | 978mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 77mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 755mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 490mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 135mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.25° | |
| BB height | not listed | 263mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
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
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.
| Part | Trek Émonda ALRALR 4 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 300 | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Émonda | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Tektro Axis |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
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