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2021 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

The 61 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 61 Specialized Allez Elite. 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 Specialized Allez Elite in 61, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 61 are missing the head angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Elite 61Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 61Difference
Reach396403+7 mm
Stack649665+16 mm
Head tube anglenot listed73.5
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5+0.3°
Chainstay length420mm423+3 mm
Wheelbase1021mm1042+21 mm
Standover839mm847+8 mm
Seat tube length580mm545−35 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length235mm202−33 mm
Effective top tubenot listed600
BB heightnot listed271

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Allez Elite, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized 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.

PartSpecialized Allez EliteEliteSpecialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp
FrameSpecialized AllezSpecialized FACT 10R
ForkSpecialized FACTSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
ShifterShimano 105 R7000Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GSShimano 105
CassetteShimano 105Shimano 105
ChainKMC X11 ExtraShimano 105
CranksetPraxis AlbaShimano 105
WheelsetDT Swiss R460DT Swiss G540
TireSpecialized RoadsportS Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano 105
HandlebarSpecialized Shallow DropSpecialized Hover
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano 105
Rotornot listedShimano 105
Stemnot listedSpecialized Future Stem
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Pavé

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