2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 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
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL3 Compact 560.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 589mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 405mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | 978mm | −32 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 777mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515mm | 510mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 145mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL3 CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite
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 CompactS-Works SL3 Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | Specialized S-Works Pro-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S100 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Riva |
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