2013 Trek Speed Concept 9.9 vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Elite
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −59 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 Speed Concept 9.9 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Speed Concept 9.9 XL | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | not listed | |
| Stack | 565 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 405mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1037 | 978mm | −59 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | not listed | |
| Standover | 823 | 777mm | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 578 | 510mm | −68 mm |
| Head tube length | 152 | 145mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Trek Speed Concept 9.9. Full charts: 2013 Trek Speed Concept 9.9, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Speed Concept 9.9Specialized Tarmac Elite
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.
| Part | Trek Speed Concept 9.99.9 | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek SC KVF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM S100 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R4 | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Bontrager Concept | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Concept | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Concept | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Concept | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Airone Tri2 | Specialized Riva |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 CP |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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