2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 58 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 580.0 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race. 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 Pro Race 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
Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race, 580.0Cervélo C3, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race 580.0 | Cervélo C3 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 391 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 618 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 418mm | 420 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029mm | 1042 | +13 mm |
| Standover | 829mm | 811 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 225mm | 207 | −18 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 581 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 72.5 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Race, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro RaceCervélo C3
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 Pro RaceSL4 Pro Race | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Roubaix FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM 1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Expert | not listed |
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