2018 Trek Émonda SLR H2 Frameset vs 2020 Cervélo S3 Base

What changes on the Cervélo S3 Base

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR H2 Frameset in 54, the Cervélo S3 Base in 48 places the top of the head tube 50 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−50 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−21 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−12 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−2.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR H2 Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cervélo S3 Base minus the Trek Émonda SLR H2 Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Émonda SLR H2 Frameset, 2020 Cervélo S3 Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR H2 FramesetCervélo S3 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.