2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite vs 2015 Trek Domane
The Trek Domane size closest to your 540.0 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Trek Domane
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite in 540.0, the Trek Domane in 50 places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 540.0Trek Domane, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite 540.0 | Trek Domane 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 368 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 546 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.1 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.6 | +1.1° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 996 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 716 | −60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 450 | −45 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 130 | −35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 519 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 80 |
Differences are the Trek Domane minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 2015 Trek Domane.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4 EliteTrek Domane
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 SL4 EliteSL4 Elite 105 | Trek Domane |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Roubaix FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | not listed |
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