2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The Cervélo C3 size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo C3
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 in 540.0, the Cervélo C3 in 51 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix SL4, 540.0Cervélo C3, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 540.0 | Cervélo C3 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 362 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 549 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1012 | +12 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 724 | −52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 138.3 | −27 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 77.5 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4Cervélo 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 SL4S-Works SL4 | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works SL4 FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works Roubaix FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
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