2012 Specialized Roubaix Elite 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
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact is drawn. The Specialized Allez Triple numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact 520.0 | Specialized Allez Triple 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 546mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 405mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989mm | 982mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 756mm | 777mm | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 500mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 155mm | +10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Triple minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact, 2010 Specialized Allez Triple.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix Elite CompactSpecialized Allez Triple
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 Elite CompactElite Compact | Specialized Allez TripleTriple |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 2300 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 2300 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | KMC Z51 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Mondo Sport |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Allez A1 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG50 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 2300 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims S500 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Rival |
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