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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 58 places the top of the head tube 37 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+37 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+42 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix (54) and 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Secteur Elite Double is the colored outline on top.J 987

Specialized Roubaix, 54Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 54Specialized Secteur Elite Double 58Difference
Reach375391mm+16 mm
Stack585622mm+37 mm
Head tube angle72.7572.5°−0.3°
Seat tube angle7473°−1.0°
Effective top tube545mm582mm+37 mm
Chainstay length415418mm+3 mm
Wheelbase9871029mm+42 mm
BB drop7670mm−6 mm
Standover762829mm+67 mm
Seat tube length481510mm+29 mm
Head tube length125225mm+100 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

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 RoubaixRoubaix CompSpecialized Secteur Elite DoubleElite Double
FrameSpecialized FACT 9r carbonnot listed
ForkSpecialized S-Works FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano RS505Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X11KMC X-10
CranksetPraxis ZayanteShimano Tiagra
ChainringPraxis Zayantenot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470 DiscSpecialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimDT Swiss R470not listed
BrakeShimano 505Specialized Axis 1.0
RotorShimano Rotornot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hovernot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forgednot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrap Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized PhenomSpecialized Toupé Sport

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