2018 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset vs 2019 Cervélo R5 Disc Base

What changes on the Cervélo R5 Disc Base

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset in 56, the Cervélo R5 Disc Base in 48 places the top of the head tube 78 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−78 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−25 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−11 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−2.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

±0 mm

About the same

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cervélo R5 Disc Base minus the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset, 2019 Cervélo R5 Disc Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALR FramesetCervélo R5 Disc Base

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.