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
| Measurement | Trek Émonda SL Frameset 54 | Cervélo S3 Base 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | not listed | |
| Stack | 555 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73.0° | 73.1 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 981 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | not 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.
| Part | Trek Émonda SL FramesetSL Frameset | Cervélo S3 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 500 | not listed |
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