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2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset vs 2018 Trek Madone Frameset

The Trek Madone Frameset size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Trek Madone Frameset

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset in 56, the Trek Madone Frameset in 50 places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−38 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−12 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset 56Trek Madone Frameset 50Difference
Reach395383−12 mm
Stack549511−38 mm
Head tube angle73.5°72.1°−1.4°
Effective top tube560522−38 mm
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase983974−9 mm
BB drop7072+2 mm
Standover758696−62 mm
Seat tube length525453−72 mm
Head tube length140100−40 mm

Differences are the Trek Madone Frameset minus the Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) Frameset, 2018 Trek Madone Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) FramesetTrek Madone Frameset

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 SLR (H1 fit) FramesetSLR (H1 fit) FramesetTrek Madone Frameset9 Frameset
FrameTrek Ultralight 700Trek OCLV
HeadsetCane Creek IS-8Trek Madone
Forknot listedTrek Madone KVF
Brakenot listedTrek Madone
Seatpostnot listedTrek Madone

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