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 61 places the top of the head tube 75 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+75 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+24 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+35 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper 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.