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2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race vs 2016 Cervélo C3

The 56 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 56 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc 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 Disc Race in 56, the Cervélo C3 in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race (56) and 2016 Cervélo C3 (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo C3 is the colored outline on top.J 1010

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race, 56Cervélo C3, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race 56Cervélo C3 56Difference
Reach387mm382−5 mm
Stack589mm595+6 mm
Head tube angle72.5°71.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73−0.3°
Effective top tube565mm565±0 mm
Chainstay length415mm420+5 mm
Wheelbase1010mm1024+14 mm
BB drop71.5mm75+4 mm
Standover798mm790−8 mm
Seat tube length515mmnot listed
Head tube length190mm180.1−10 mm

Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race, 2016 Cervélo C3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc RaceCervélo 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 Pro Disc RaceSL4 Pro Disc RaceCervélo C3
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano 685not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40 SCSnot listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano 785not listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe Expertnot listed

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