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2021 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2023 Specialized Aethos Expert

The 52 is the Specialized Aethos Expert size closest to your 52 Trek Émonda SL Disc 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 Specialized Aethos Expert

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 52, the Specialized Aethos Expert in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 52Specialized Aethos Expert 52Difference
Reach383380mm−3 mm
Stack533527mm−6 mm
Head tube angle72.8°72.5°−0.3°
Effective top tube534not listed
Chainstay length410410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase977975mm−2 mm
BB drop7274mm+2 mm
Standover732728mm−4 mm
Seat tube length483462mm−21 mm
Head tube length121120mm−1 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
BB heightnot listed266mm
Fork lengthnot listed369mm

Differences are the Specialized Aethos Expert minus the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset, 2023 Specialized Aethos Expert.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL Disc FramesetSpecialized Aethos Expert

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Émonda SL Disc FramesetSL Disc FramesetSpecialized Aethos ExpertExpert
FrameTrek Ultralight 500Specialized Aethos FACT
ForkTrek Émonda SLnot listed
DerailleurTrek derailleurs must haveSRAM Rival eTAP AXS
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival eTAP AXS
Cassettenot listedSRAM Rival
Chainnot listedSRAM Rival
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Rival AXS Power Meter
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedRoval C38
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival eTap AXS
Seatpostnot listedRoval Alpinist
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Expert

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