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2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H2 fit) 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 SLR (H2 fit) 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 SLR (H2 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 (H2 fit) Frameset 56Specialized Allez Elite 52Difference
Reach387376mm−11 mm
Stack577552mm−25 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube560542mm−18 mm
Chainstay length410415mm+5 mm
Wheelbase983978mm−5 mm
BB drop7077mm+7 mm
Standover767755mm−12 mm
Seat tube length533490mm−43 mm
Head tube length170135mm−35 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.25°
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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