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2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) vs 2018 Specialized Venge ViAS

The Specialized Venge ViAS size closest to your 56 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Venge ViAS

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) in 56, the Specialized Venge ViAS in 52 places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−23 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SLR (H1 fit) 56Specialized Venge ViAS 52Difference
Reach395385mm−10 mm
Stack549526mm−23 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube560536mm−24 mm
Wheelbase983974mm−9 mm
BB drop7071.5mm+2 mm
Standover758755mm−3 mm
Seat tube length525461mm−64 mm
Head tube length140130mm−10 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
Chainstay lengthnot listed410mm
BB heightnot listed270mm
Fork lengthnot listed358mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge ViAS minus the Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit). Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit), 2018 Specialized Venge ViAS.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR (H1 fit)Specialized Venge ViAS

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)SLR 6 (H1 fit)Specialized Venge ViASS-Works ViAS
FrameTrek Ultralight 700not listed
ShifterShimano Ultegranot listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
CranksetShimano Ultegranot listed
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
TireBontrager R3 Hard-Case Litenot listed
BrakeBontrager Stopnot listed
HandlebarBontrager VRnot listed
HeadsetCane Creek IS-2not listed
SeatpostBontrager TunedSpecialized Venge
SaddleBontrager Paradigm RLnot listed

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