2022 Trek Émonda ALR vs 2020 Cervélo S3 Base

What changes on the Cervélo S3 Base

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR in 54, the Cervélo S3 Base in 58 places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+50 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+15 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+18 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 ALR 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 ALR. Full charts: 2022 Trek Émonda ALR, 2020 Cervélo S3 Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALRCervélo 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.