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2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple 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
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix Expert Triple numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert Triple 54Specialized Allez Steel Double 54Difference
Head tube angle72°72.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length415mm405mm−10 mm
Wheelbase1000mm982mm−18 mm
Standover780mm791mm+11 mm
Seat tube length495mm560mm+65 mm
Head tube length165mm122mm−43 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Expert TripleSpecialized 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 Expert TripleExpert TripleSpecialized Allez Steel DoubleSteel Double
FrameSpecialized Roubaix FACTReynolds 520
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano R400
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano 2300
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano HG50
ChainShimano UltegraKMC Z51
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano 2300
WheelsetRoval Fusee ELnot listed
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro IISpecialized All Condition Sport
BrakeShimano Ultegranot listed
StemSpecialized Pro-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized AvatarSpecialized Riva
Forknot listedSpecialized Allez
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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