2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3
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
- 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 Pro is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro 560.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 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 SL3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro, 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL3 ProSpecialized Tarmac SL3
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.
| Part | Specialized Roubaix SL3 Pro | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works SL3 FACT |
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