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2012 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact vs 2011 Specialized Secteur Comp 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 Secteur Comp 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
−19 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact (580.0)The Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact frame drawn to scale.J 1029

Only the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact is drawn. The Specialized Secteur Comp Compact numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Elite Compact 580.0Specialized Secteur Comp Compact 56Difference
Reach392mmnot listed
Stack621mmnot listed
Head tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73.25°+0.3°
Chainstay length418mm415mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1029mm1010mm−19 mm
Standover829mm798mm−31 mm
Seat tube length540mm515mm−25 mm
Head tube length225mm190mm−35 mm

Differences are the Specialized Secteur Comp Compact minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact, 2011 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Elite CompactSpecialized Secteur Comp 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 Elite CompactElite CompactSpecialized Secteur Comp CompactComp Compact
ShifterShimano 105Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano 105
ChainShimano TiagraShimano 105
TireSpecialized Espoir EliteSpecialized All Condition
BrakeShimano 105Shimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22
Stemnot listedSpecialized Comp-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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