2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora vs 2016 Cervélo C3
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cervélo C3
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora 54 | Cervélo C3 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.1 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1007 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 755 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 155.8 | −9 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 372 | |
| Stack | not listed | 572 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sora, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4 SoraCervélo 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.
| Part | Specialized Roubaix SL4 SoraSL4 Sora | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Roubaix FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0, Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
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