2021 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez Elite is drawn. The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | not listed | |
| Stack | 570 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991mm | 1005 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 766 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 465 | −45 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 122 | −33 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 550 | |
| BB height | not listed | 270 |
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.
| Part | Specialized Allez EliteElite | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Allez | Specialized FACT 10R |
| Fork | Specialized FACT | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | S Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | Specialized Hover |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Future Stem |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Pavé |
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