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2011 Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple vs 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3

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 Tarmac SL3

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°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−13 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Comp Triple 58Specialized Tarmac SL3 54Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Chainstay length418mm405mm−13 mm
Wheelbase1029mm973mm−56 mm
Standover829mm777mm−52 mm
Seat tube length540mm510mm−30 mm
Head tube length225mm145mm−80 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Comp TripleSpecialized Tarmac SL3

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 Comp TripleSpecialized Tarmac SL3S-Works
Framenot listedSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT

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