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2010 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact vs 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double

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 Steel Double

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
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper 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 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Elite Compact 54Specialized Allez Steel Double 61Difference
Head tube angle72°73.5°+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Chainstay length415mm410mm−5 mm
Wheelbase1000mm1018mm+18 mm
Standover780mm866mm+86 mm
Seat tube length495mm630mm+135 mm
Head tube length165mm197mm+32 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Steel Double minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact, 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Elite CompactSpecialized Allez Steel Double

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 Elite CompactElite CompactSpecialized Allez Steel DoubleSteel Double
FrameSpecialized Roubaix FACTReynolds 520
ShifterShimano 105Shimano R400
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano 2300
CassetteShimano 105Shimano HG50
ChainKMC X10 CPKMC Z51
CranksetShimano R600Shimano 2300
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro IISpecialized All Condition Sport
RimMavic CXP22Mavic CXP22
BrakeShimano 105not listed
StemSpecialized Comp-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized AvatarSpecialized Riva
Forknot listedSpecialized Allez

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