2017 Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop Limited vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop Limited in 56, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 47 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−47 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−20 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−24 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−1.3°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop Limited numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop Limited. Full charts: 2017 Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop Limited, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR Race Shop LimitedSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

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.