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2019 Specialized Allez vs 2020 Specialized Roubaix

The 58 is the Specialized Roubaix size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez. 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

Compared with the Specialized Allez in 58, the Specialized Roubaix in 58 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Allez (58) and 2020 Specialized Roubaix (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Roubaix is the colored outline on top.J 1011

Specialized Allez, 58Specialized Roubaix, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 58Specialized Roubaix 58Difference
Reach390mm392+2 mm
Stack627mm630+3 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5+0.3°
Effective top tube579mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm418+3 mm
Wheelbase1011mm1014+3 mm
BB drop74.5mm74.5±0 mm
BB height265.5mm268mm+3 mm
Standover826mm805−21 mm
Seat tube length550mm505−45 mm
Fork length375mm370−5 mm
Head tube length215mm170−45 mm

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez, 2020 Specialized Roubaix.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized AllezSpecialized Roubaix

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.

PartSpecialized AllezAllezSpecialized RoubaixRoubaix
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X8KMC X10
CranksetShimano Claris R200Praxis Alba
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportSpecialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Espoir Sport
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Power Sport
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 10R
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainringnot listedPraxis Alba
Brakenot listedShimano Tiagra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Hover
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Pave

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