2018 Trek Émonda SL Frameset vs 2020 Cervélo S3 Base
The 48 is the Cervélo S3 Base size closest to your 44 Trek Émonda SL Frameset. 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 Cervélo S3 Base
Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Frameset in 44, the Cervélo S3 Base in 48 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Frameset numbers we have for size 44 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda SL Frameset 44 | Cervélo S3 Base 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 362 | 360 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 499 | 505 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.4° | 71 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 499 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 971 | 968.7 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72.5 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 682 | 713 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 408 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 103.4 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Cervélo S3 Base minus the Trek Émonda SL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Émonda SL Frameset, 2020 Cervélo S3 Base.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Émonda SL 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.
| Part | Trek Émonda SL FramesetSL Frameset | Cervélo S3 BaseBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 500 | Cervélo S3 |
| Fork | not listed | Cervélo S3 carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra mechanical |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG-X11 Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss P1800 Spline |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cervélo AB09 |
| Stem | not listed | Cervélo ST29 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cervélo SP20 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension |
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