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2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert vs 2017 Trek Émonda SL

The 60 is the Trek Émonda SL size closest to your 58 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert. 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 Trek Émonda SL

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert in 58, the Trek Émonda SL in 60 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−28 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−7 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert (58)The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert frame drawn to scale.J 1029

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert is drawn. The Trek Émonda SL numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Expert 58Trek Émonda SL 60Difference
Reach392mm395+3 mm
Stack621mm615−6 mm
Head tube angle72.5°73.9°+1.4°
Seat tube angle73°not listed
Effective top tube582mm586+4 mm
Chainstay length418mm411−7 mm
Wheelbase1029mm1001−28 mm
BB drop70mm68−2 mm
Standover829mm804−25 mm
Seat tube length540mm573+33 mm
Head tube length225mm210−15 mm

Differences are the Trek Émonda SL minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert, 2017 Trek Émonda SL.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 ExpertTrek Émonda SL

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 ExpertSL4 ExpertTrek Émonda SLSL 5
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTTrek Ultralight 500
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano 105
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
ChainShimano UltegraShimano 105
WheelsetFulcrum S4not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo ProBontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano 105
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RBontrager Tuned
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertBontrager Montrose
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek BB90
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Elite VR-C

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