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2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM Compact vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite

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 Elite

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
−76 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM Compact (640.0)The Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM Compact frame drawn to scale.J 1054

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM Compact 640.0Specialized Tarmac Elite 54Difference
Reach409mmnot listed
Stack656mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Chainstay length420mm405mm−15 mm
Wheelbase1054mm978mm−76 mm
Standover852mm777mm−75 mm
Seat tube length600mm510mm−90 mm
Head tube length260mm145mm−115 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro SRAM CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite

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 SRAM CompactSL3 Pro SRAM RED CompactSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
CassetteSRAM PG-1170SRAM Apex
StemSpecialized Pro-SetSpecialized Comp-Set
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex
Chainnot listedKMC X10 CP
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S100
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Comp
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22
Brakenot listedSRAM Apex
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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