2019 Trek Émonda SL Women's vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo

What changes on the Cannondale CAAD Optimo

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Women's in 50, the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 56 places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+40 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+16 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+32 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

+5 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Women's numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale CAAD Optimo minus the Trek Émonda SL Women's. Full charts: 2019 Trek Émonda SL Women's, 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL Women'sCannondale CAAD Optimo

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.