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2024 Trek Émonda SLR vs 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

Compared with the Trek Émonda SLR in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 56 places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+24 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SLR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SLR 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 56Difference
Reach386395+9 mm
Stack541565+24 mm
Head tube angle73.0°73.5+0.5°
Effective top tube543not listed
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase981991+10 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover744not listed
Seat tube length496not listed
Head tube length131157+26 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano minus the Trek Émonda SLR. Full charts: 2024 Trek Émonda SLR, 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SLRSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano

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 SLRSLR 9 AXSSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
FrameTrek Ultralight 800Specialized Tarmac SL8
ForkTrek Emonda SLRSpecialized FACT 10r
ShifterSRAM RED eTap AXSShimano Ultegra R8170
DerailleurSRAM RED eTAP AXSShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290Shimano Ultegra
ChainSRAM RED D1Shimano XT M8100
CranksetSRAM RED Power MeterShimano Ultegra R81000
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano Threaded BSA
WheelsetBontrager Aeolus RSL 37Roval Rapide CL III
TireBontrager R4 320 Handmade ClincherSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano Ultegra R8170
HandlebarBontrager Aeolus RSLRoval Rapide Cockpit
SeatpostBontrager Seatmast CapSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
SaddleBontrager AeolusSpecialized Power Pro
Rotornot listedShimano Ultegra R8170
Stemnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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