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2024 Pinarello X5 Shimano vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

The 56 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 540 Pinarello X5 Shimano. 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 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

Compared with the Pinarello X5 Shimano in 540, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+3 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Pinarello X5 Shimano numbers we have for size 540 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPinarello X5 Shimano 540Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 56Difference
Reach380.2389+9 mm
Stack602.4605+3 mm
Head tube angle72.573+0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.5+0.5°
Chainstay length422420−2 mm
BB drop72not listed
Head tube length185140−45 mm
Effective top tubenot listed569
Wheelbasenot listed1012
BB heightnot listed270
Standovernot listed787
Seat tube lengthnot listed485

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Pinarello X5 Shimano. Full charts: 2024 Pinarello X5 Shimano, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Pinarello X5 ShimanoSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

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.

PartPinarello X5 ShimanoShimano 105 Di2Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp
FramePinarello X5Specialized FACT 10R
ForkPinarello F OndaSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano 105
CassetteShimano 105Shimano 105
ChainShimano 105Shimano 105
CranksetShimano 105Shimano 105
WheelsetFulcrum Racing 800 DBDT Swiss G540
TirePirelli P7 SportS Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR
BrakeShimano 105Shimano 105
RotorShimano 105Shimano 105
HandlebarMOST Jaguar XASpecialized Hover
StemMOST Tiger AeroSpecialized Future Stem
Bar tapeMOST Ultragrip EvoSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
SaddleMOST Lynx Ultra SuperflowSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano 105
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Pavé

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