2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Frameset in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 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
| Measurement | Trek Émonda SL Frameset 54 | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 392mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 574mm | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.0° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 565mm | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 407mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 | 990mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 69mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 805mm | +63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 506 | 530mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 170mm | +15 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.25° | |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Trek Émonda SL Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SL Frameset, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Émonda SL FramesetSpecialized Allez E5
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 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 500 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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