2010 Specialized Roubaix SL2 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
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix SL2 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL2 54 | Kona Kapu SC56cm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 410 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 780mm | 816 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 157 | −8 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 273 |
Differences are the Kona Kapu minus the Specialized Roubaix SL2. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Roubaix SL2, 2008 Kona Kapu.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL2Kona 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 SL2S-Works SL2 | Kona KapuKapu 853 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Roubaix FACT | Kona Kapu |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Energy MegaExo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 4600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Aksium S |
| Tire | not listed | Continental UltraRace 700x23c Kevlar |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Open Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA RD305 OS |
| Stem | not listed | FSA OS-150XT |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit X |
| Seatpost | not listed | FSA SL-280 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia XR Light Manganese |
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