2017 Specialized Roubaix vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double
The Specialized Secteur Elite Double size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Secteur Elite Double
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 54, the Specialized Secteur Elite Double in 49 places the top of the head tube 57 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −57 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix, 54Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix 54 | Specialized Secteur Elite Double 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 378mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 585 | 528mm | −57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75 | 72° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 518mm | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 412mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 983mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 73mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 730mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 418mm | −63 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Secteur Elite Double minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix, 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized RoubaixSpecialized Secteur Elite Double
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 RoubaixRoubaix Comp | Specialized Secteur Elite DoubleElite Double |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chainring | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 Disc | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 505 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Rotor | Shimano Rotor | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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