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2008 Specialized Roubaix SL Frameset 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 Frameset numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL Frameset 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 Frameset. Full charts: 2008 Specialized Roubaix SL Frameset, 2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL FramesetSpecialized 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 FramesetS-Works SL FramesetSpecialized Allez Double SteelDouble Steel
HeadsetSpecialized Mindsetnot listed
Framenot listedSpecialized Allez
Shifternot listedShimano R400
Derailleurnot listedShimano 2300
Cassettenot listedShimano HG50
Chainnot listedKMC Z51
Cranksetnot listedShimano 2300
Tirenot listedSpecialized Mondo Sport
Rimnot listedAlex Rims S500
Stemnot listedSpecialized Elite-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Rival

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