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2018 Cervélo C2 vs 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 size closest to your 54 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

Compared with the Cervélo C2 in 54, the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 in 52.0 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−25 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−17 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.9°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2018 Cervélo C2 (54) and 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 (52.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cervélo C2 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 is the colored outline on top.J 1007

Cervélo C2, 54Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2, 52.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo C2 54Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 52.0Difference
Reach372379+7 mm
Stack572547−25 mm
Head tube angle71.172+0.9°
Seat tube angle7374+1.0°
Effective top tube548536−12 mm
Chainstay length420412−8 mm
Wheelbase1007990−17 mm
BB drop7573−2 mm
Standover755756+1 mm
Head tube length155.8145−11 mm
BB heightnot listed269.5
Seat tube lengthnot listed475
Fork lengthnot listed368

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 minus the Cervélo C2. Full charts: 2018 Cervélo C2, 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo C2Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

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.

PartCervélo C2Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2SL4 Expert Disc UDi2
Framenot listedSpecialized SL4 FACT
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Shifternot listedShimano 785 Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cranksetnot listedShimano Ultegra
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum S-19
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano BR-785
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Expert
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro SL
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized CX Pro
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized CG-R
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Expert

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