2016 Trek Émonda SL vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 54 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 52 Trek Émonda SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Trek Émonda SL in 52, the Specialized Allez E5 in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda SL 52 | Specialized Allez E5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379 | 387mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 547 | 548mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.8° | 73° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 534 | 549mm | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 407mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 982mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 69mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 729 | 783mm | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 493 | 510mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 145mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Trek Émonda SL. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda SL, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Émonda SLSpecialized 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 SLSL 5 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 500 | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Émonda | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Tuned | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Paradigm | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
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