2016 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite
The Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 56 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Elite
Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset in 56, the Specialized Allez Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda ALR Frameset 56 | Specialized Allez Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 376mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 552mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 542mm | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 978mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 77mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 755mm | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 513 | 490mm | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 135mm | −35 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 Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Émonda ALR FramesetSpecialized 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 ALR FramesetALR Frameset | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 300 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Axis |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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