2019 Trek Émonda SLR Disc vs 2019 Cervélo R5 Disc Base

What changes on the Cervélo R5 Disc Base

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR Disc in 54, the Cervélo R5 Disc Base in 51 places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−31 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−10 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−7 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−1.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

±0 mm

About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR Disc numbers we have for size 54 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 SLR Disc. Full charts: 2019 Trek Émonda SLR Disc, 2019 Cervélo R5 Disc Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLR DiscCervélo 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.