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2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR vs 2016 Cervélo C3

The 61 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 610.0 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Cervélo C3

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR in 610.0, the Cervélo C3 in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+20 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR (610.0) and 2016 Cervélo C3 (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo C3 is the colored outline on top.J 1039

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR, 610.0Cervélo C3, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR 610.0Cervélo C3 61Difference
Reach398mm400+2 mm
Stack643mm641−2 mm
Head tube angle73°71.5−1.5°
Seat tube angle72.5°73+0.5°
Chainstay length420mm420±0 mm
Wheelbase1039mm1059+20 mm
Standover851mm839−12 mm
Seat tube length565mmnot listed
Head tube length245mm231.2−14 mm
Effective top tubenot listed597
BB dropnot listed72.5

Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRR, 2016 Cervélo C3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite HRRCervélo C3

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 SL4 Elite HRRSL4 Elite Rival HRRCervélo C3
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized Roubaix FACTnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Rivalnot listed
CassetteSRAM PG-1030not listed
ChainSRAM 1031not listed
CranksetSRAM S-550not listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 2.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Elitenot listed
StemSpecialized Expert Pro-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rominnot listed

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