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2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

The 52 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 510 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace. 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 X9 Shimano Dura Ace in 510, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace numbers we have for size 510 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace 510Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 52Difference
Reach372.5370−3 mm
Stack575.8570−6 mm
Head tube angle7271.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.574+0.5°
Chainstay length422418−4 mm
BB drop72not listed
Seat tube length510446−64 mm
Head tube length159105−54 mm
Effective top tubenot listed534
Wheelbasenot listed998
BB heightnot listed269
Standovernot listed747

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace. Full charts: 2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura AceSpecialized 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 X9 Shimano Dura AceShimano Dura Ace Di2Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp
FramePinarello X9Specialized FACT 10R
ShifterShimano Dura-Ace R9200Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace R9200Shimano 105
ChainShimano CN-HGShimano 105
CranksetShimano Dura-AceShimano 105
Bottom bracketShimano SM-BB9200 Dura AceShimano 105
WheelsetMOST Ultrafast 40DT Swiss G540
TirePirelli P ZERO Race TLRS Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR
BrakeShimano Dura-Ace R9200, Shimano Dura-Ace R9100Shimano 105
HandlebarMOST Talon Ultra LightSpecialized Hover
Bar tapeMOST Bar TapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
SeatpostPinarello Aero SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pavé
Bottle cageTrap PACFnot listed
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Rotornot listedShimano 105
Stemnot listedSpecialized Future Stem
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport

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