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2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 vs 2016 Cervélo C3

The 54 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 54 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2. 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 UDi2 in 54, the Cervélo C3 in 54 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 (54) and 2016 Cervélo C3 (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cervélo C3 is the colored outline on top.J 1000

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2, 54Cervélo C3, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 54Cervélo C3 54Difference
Reach380mm372−8 mm
Stack563mm572+9 mm
Head tube angle72°71.1−0.9°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube548mm548±0 mm
Chainstay length415mm420+5 mm
Wheelbase1000mm1007+7 mm
BB drop71.5mm75+4 mm
Standover776mm755−21 mm
Seat tube length495mmnot listed
Head tube length165mm155.8−9 mm

Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2, 2016 Cervélo C3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2Cervélo 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 Race UDi2SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2Cervélo C3
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano 785 Di2not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2not 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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