2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 Expert Mid-Compact
- 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
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 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
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact 56 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 580.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 407mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | 1007mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 826mm | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515mm | 550mm | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 205mm | +15 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 402mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 591mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert Compact, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 SL3 Expert CompactSL3 Expert Compact | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | FSA SL-K Light |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Ruby Gel |
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