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2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite

The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 47 Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) 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 Elite

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset in 47, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset 47Specialized Allez Elite 49Difference
Reach369374mm+5 mm
Stack522535mm+13 mm
Head tube angle71.2°72.25°+1.0°
Effective top tube513515mm+2 mm
Chainstay length410415mm+5 mm
Wheelbase974978mm+4 mm
BB drop7277mm+5 mm
Standover698740mm+42 mm
Seat tube length444460mm+16 mm
Head tube length115120mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75.25°
BB heightnot listed263mm
Fork lengthnot listed375mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) Frameset, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) FramesetSpecialized Allez Elite

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 (H2 fit) FramesetSLR (H2 fit) FramesetSpecialized Allez EliteElite
FrameTrek Ultralight 700not listed
HeadsetCane Creek IS-8not listed
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X11 EL
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alba 2D
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedTektro Axis
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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