2016 Cervélo C3 vs 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc
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 Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc
- 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
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Cervélo C3 is drawn. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C3 54 | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | not listed | |
| Stack | 572 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.1 | 72° | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 75.5° | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 412mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007 | 983mm | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755 | 730mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 155.8 | 125mm | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 455mm |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc minus the Cervélo C3. Full charts: 2016 Cervélo C3, 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C3Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora Disc
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 | Cervélo C3 | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora DiscSL4 Sora Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized SL4 FACT |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Roubaix FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 317, Shimano Sora |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Riva |
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