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2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset vs 2018 Cervélo S3 Base

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Cervélo S3 Base

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SL Frameset 54Cervélo S3 Base 54Difference
Reach381not listed
Stack555not listed
Head tube angle73.0°73.1+0.1°
Effective top tube543not listed
Chainstay length410not listed
Wheelbase981not listed
BB drop70not listed
Standover742not listed
Seat tube length506not listed
Head tube length155not listed

Differences are the Cervélo S3 Base minus the Trek Émonda SL Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset, 2018 Cervélo S3 Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL FramesetCervélo S3 Base

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 SL FramesetSL FramesetCervélo S3 Base
FrameTrek Ultralight 500not listed

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