2021 Specialized Aethos vs 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Aethos in 54, the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset in 60 places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +57 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Aethos is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos 54 | Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 399 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 601 | +57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.9° | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 411 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1001 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 68 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 748mm | 811 | +63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 573 | +92 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 191 | +54 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 586 |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset minus the Specialized Aethos. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Aethos, 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AethosTrek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
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 | Specialized AethosAethos Frameset | Trek Émonda SLR Disc FramesetSLR Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Aethos FACT | Trek Ultralight 800 |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Emonda SLR |
| Derailleur | not listed | Trek derailleurs must have |
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