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2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact vs 2010 Specialized Allez Triple

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 Triple

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
−19 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 SL3 Expert Compact numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact 56Specialized Allez Triple 56Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Chainstay length415mm405mm−10 mm
Wheelbase1010mm991mm−19 mm
Standover798mm800mm+2 mm
Seat tube length515mm520mm+5 mm
Head tube length190mm180mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Triple minus the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact, 2010 Specialized Allez Triple.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert CompactSpecialized Allez Triple

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 SL3 Expert CompactSL3 Expert CompactSpecialized Allez TripleTriple
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano 2300
Framenot listedSpecialized Allez A1
Shifternot listedShimano 2300
Derailleurnot listedShimano 2300
Cassettenot listedShimano HG50
Chainnot listedKMC Z51
Tirenot listedSpecialized Mondo Sport
Rimnot listedAlex Rims S500
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Rival

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