2010 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact 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
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact 56 | Kona Kapu SC56cm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 410 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 801mm | 816 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 157 | −33 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 273 |
Differences are the Kona Kapu minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact, 2008 Kona Kapu.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix Elite CompactKona 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.
| Part | Specialized Roubaix Elite CompactElite Compact | Kona KapuKapu 853 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Roubaix FACT | Kona Kapu |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Shimano R600 | FSA Energy MegaExo |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro II | Continental UltraRace 700x23c Kevlar |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | Mavic Open Sport |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | FSA OS-150XT |
| Saddle | Specialized Avatar | Selle Italia XR Light Manganese |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 4600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Aksium S |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA RD305 OS |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit X |
| Seatpost | not listed | FSA SL-280 |
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