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2016 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5

The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 47 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset. 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 E5

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset in 47, the Specialized Allez E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+18 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
+1.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda ALR Frameset numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR Frameset 47Specialized Allez E5 52Difference
Reach369387mm+18 mm
Stack522527mm+5 mm
Head tube angle71.2°73°+1.8°
Effective top tube513538mm+25 mm
Chainstay length410407mm−3 mm
Wheelbase974974mm±0 mm
BB drop7272mm±0 mm
Standover698759mm+61 mm
Seat tube length424490mm+66 mm
Head tube length115120mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
BB heightnot listed270mm
Fork lengthnot listed369mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALR FramesetSpecialized 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 ALR FramesetALR FramesetSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
FrameTrek Ultralight 300not listed
Shifternot listedShimano Claris R2400
Derailleurnot listedShimano Claris R2400
Chainnot listedKMC Z7
Cranksetnot listedFSA Gossamer Pro
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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