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2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite vs 2016 Cervélo C3

The 58 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 580.0 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite. 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 in 580.0, the Cervélo C3 in 58 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite (580.0) and 2016 Cervélo C3 (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo C3 is the colored outline on top.J 1029

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 580.0Cervélo C3, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Elite 580.0Cervélo C3 58Difference
Reach392mm391−1 mm
Stack622mm618−4 mm
Head tube angle72.5°71.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle73°73±0.0°
Chainstay length418mm420+2 mm
Wheelbase1029mm1042+13 mm
Standover829mm811−18 mm
Seat tube length540mmnot listed
Head tube length225mm207−18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed581
BB dropnot listed72.5

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 EliteCervélo 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 EliteSL4 Elite 105Cervélo C3
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized Roubaix FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetFSA Gossamer Pronot listed
WheelsetFulcrum S5not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Elitenot listed
BrakeShimano 105not listed
StemSpecialized Expert Pro-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rominnot listed

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