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2025 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset vs 2023 Cervélo R5

The 56 is the Cervélo R5 size closest to your 56 Trek Émonda ALR 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 Cervélo R5

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset in 56, the Cervélo R5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+11 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda ALR Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR Frameset 56Cervélo R5 56Difference
Reach387389+2 mm
Stack577572−5 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube560564+4 mm
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase983994+11 mm
BB drop7072+2 mm
Standover767778+11 mm
Seat tube length513not listed
Head tube length170163−7 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73

Differences are the Cervélo R5 minus the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset. Full charts: 2025 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset, 2023 Cervélo R5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALR FramesetCervélo R5

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 ALR FramesetALR FramesetCervélo R5Dura-Ace Di2
FrameTrek Ultralight 300not listed
ForkTrek Émonda SLnot listed
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cranksetnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2

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