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2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite

The 52 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 52.0 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 Specialized Allez Elite

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 in 52.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−12 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 (52.0) and 2018 Specialized Allez Elite (52), 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 Specialized Allez Elite is the colored outline on top.J 990

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2, 52.0Specialized Allez Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2 52.0Specialized Allez Elite 52Difference
Reach379376mm−3 mm
Stack547552mm+5 mm
Head tube angle7273°+1.0°
Seat tube angle7473.25°−0.8°
Effective top tube536542mm+6 mm
Chainstay length412415mm+3 mm
Wheelbase990978mm−12 mm
BB drop7377mm+4 mm
BB height269.5263mm−7 mm
Standover756755mm−1 mm
Seat tube length475490mm+15 mm
Fork length368375mm+7 mm
Head tube length145135mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Pro Disc Race UDi2Specialized Allez Elite

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 UDi2Specialized Allez EliteElite
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTnot listed
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterShimano 785 Di2Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X11 EL
CranksetSpecialized ProPraxis Alba 2D
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40DT Swiss R460
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano BR-785Tektro Axis
HandlebarSpecialized Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized CX Pronot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ProSpecialized Toupé Sport

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