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2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset vs 2015 Specialized Allez Sport

The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Frameset in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 49 places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−49 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

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 54Specialized Allez Sport 49Difference
Reach381387mm+6 mm
Stack555506mm−49 mm
Head tube angle73.0°72.25°−0.8°
Effective top tube543520mm−23 mm
Chainstay length410405mm−5 mm
Wheelbase981972mm−9 mm
BB drop7071.5mm+2 mm
Standover742736mm−6 mm
Seat tube length506460mm−46 mm
Head tube length155100mm−55 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75.5°

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Trek Émonda SL Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset, 2015 Specialized Allez Sport.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL FramesetSpecialized Allez Sport

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 FramesetSpecialized Allez SportSport
FrameTrek Ultralight 500not listed
Shifternot listedShimano Sora
Derailleurnot listedShimano Sora
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Cranksetnot listedShimano Sora
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Classic
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedSpecialized Axis 1.0
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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