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2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM 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
−29 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 Pro SRAM numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM 56Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 540.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5°+0.3°
Chainstay length415mm405mm−10 mm
Wheelbase1010mm981mm−29 mm
Standover798mm775mm−23 mm
Seat tube length515mm510mm−5 mm
Head tube length190mm145mm−45 mm
Reachnot listed387mm
Stacknot listed543mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAMSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

AggressivePositionUpright
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 Pro SRAMSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 10r
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC
Cranksetnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Chainringnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Racing 4
Tirenot listedSpecialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized CompSet
Headsetnot listedSpecialized Integrated
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Comp
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Ruby Gel

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