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2016 Trek Émonda ALR vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5

The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez E5

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 in 54 places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−29 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

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 E5 54Difference
Reach387387mm±0 mm
Stack577548mm−29 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube560549mm−11 mm
Chainstay length410407mm−3 mm
Wheelbase983982mm−1 mm
BB drop7069mm−1 mm
Standover767783mm+16 mm
Seat tube length513510mm−3 mm
Head tube length170145mm−25 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5°
BB heightnot listed272.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed369mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Trek Émonda ALR. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda ALR, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALRSpecialized Allez E5

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 E5Allez E5
FrameTrek Ultralight 300not listed
ForkTrek Émondanot listed
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano Claris R2400
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano Claris R2400
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainShimano TiagraKMC Z7
CranksetShimano TiagraFSA Gossamer Pro
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano Tiagranot listed
HandlebarBontrager VR-Cnot listed
SaddleBontrager MontroseSpecialized Toupé Sport
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport

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