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2008 Specialized Roubaix SL DA vs 2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel

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 Allez Double Steel

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
−56 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix SL DA numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL DA 61Specialized Allez Double Steel 54Difference
Head tube angle73°72.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Effective top tube600not listed
Chainstay length420405mm−15 mm
Wheelbase1038982mm−56 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover825791mm−34 mm
Seat tube length570560mm−10 mm
Head tube length235122mm−113 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Double Steel minus the Specialized Roubaix SL DA. Full charts: 2008 Specialized Roubaix SL DA, 2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL DASpecialized Allez Double Steel

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 SL DAS-Works SL DASpecialized Allez Double SteelDouble Steel
ShifterShimano Dura-AceShimano R400
DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace Front, Shimano Dura-Ace rearShimano 2300
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano HG50
ChainShimano Dura AceKMC Z51
WheelsetRoval Roubaix 322xnot listed
TireSpecialized RoubaixSpecialized Mondo Sport
BrakeShimano Dura-Ace Front, Shimano Dura-Ace Rearnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
HeadsetSpecialized Mindsetnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Toupé GelSpecialized Rival
Framenot listedSpecialized Allez
Cranksetnot listedShimano 2300
Rimnot listedAlex Rims S500

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