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2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner vs 2008 Kona Kapu

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Kona Kapu

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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner 54Kona Kapu SC58cmDifference
Head tube angle72°71.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Chainstay length415mm410−5 mm
Wheelbase1000mmnot listed
BB drop71.5mmnot listed
Standover760mm836+76 mm
Seat tube length450mmnot listed
Head tube length165mm171+6 mm
BB heightnot listed273

Differences are the Kona Kapu minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner. Full charts: 2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner, 2008 Kona Kapu.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple GerolsteinerKona Kapu

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 Roubaix Expert Triple GerolsteinerExpert Triple GerolsteinerKona KapuKapu 853
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
ChainShimano UltegraShimano 105
CranksetFSA SL-K MegaExoFSA Energy MegaExo
Bottom bracketFSA MegaExoShimano 4600
WheelsetShimano R6600Mavic Aksium S
TireSpecialized Roubaix ProContinental UltraRace 700x23c Kevlar
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
StemSpecialized Pro-SetFSA OS-150XT
HeadsetSpecialized Mindset PlusFSA Orbit X
SaddleSpecialized ToupeSelle Italia XR Light Manganese
Framenot listedKona Kapu
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Hubnot listedShimano Ultegra
Rimnot listedMavic Open Sport
Handlebarnot listedFSA RD305 OS
Gripsnot listedKona Cork Tape
Seatpostnot listedFSA SL-280

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