2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner vs 2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset
- 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
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 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
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 405 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 978 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 69 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 777 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 510 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 145 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner. Full charts: 2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple Gerolsteiner, 2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple GerolsteinerSpecialized Tarmac SL Frameset
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 Roubaix Expert Triple GerolsteinerExpert Triple Gerolsteiner | Specialized Tarmac SL FramesetS-Works SL Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K MegaExo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano R6600 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Mindset Plus | Specialized Mindset |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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