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2025 Pinarello X5 Shimano vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 510 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

Compared with the Pinarello X5 Shimano in 510, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−21 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.2°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Pinarello X5 Shimano numbers we have for size 510 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPinarello X5 Shimano 510Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 49Difference
Reach372.5363−10 mm
Stack575.8555−21 mm
Head tube angle7270.8−1.2°
Seat tube angle73.574+0.5°
Effective top tube545523−22 mm
Chainstay length422418−4 mm
BB drop72not listed
Seat tube length510410−100 mm
Fork length375not listed
Head tube length15990−69 mm
Wheelbasenot listed992
BB heightnot listed269
Standovernot listed719

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Pinarello X5 Shimano. Full charts: 2025 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
ShifterShimano 105 Di2Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano 105 Di2Shimano 105
CassetteShimano 105Shimano 105
ChainShimano 105Shimano 105
CranksetShimano 105 Di2Shimano 105
Bottom bracketShimano 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 XA TiCRSpecialized Hover
StemTiger Aero Alu TiCRSpecialized Future Stem
Bar tapeMOST Ultragrip EvoSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Pavé
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport

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