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2017 Specialized Roubaix vs 2018 Trek Domane

The 56 is the Trek Domane size closest to your 54 Specialized Roubaix. 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 Domane

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 54, the Trek Domane in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix (54) and 2018 Trek Domane (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Domane is the colored outline on top.J 987

Specialized Roubaix, 54Trek Domane, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 54Trek Domane 56Difference
Reach375377+2 mm
Stack585591+6 mm
Head tube angle72.7571.9−0.8°
Seat tube angle7473.3−0.7°
Effective top tube545mm554+9 mm
Chainstay length415420+5 mm
Wheelbase9871008+21 mm
BB drop7678+2 mm
Standover762776+14 mm
Seat tube length481525+44 mm
Head tube length125175+50 mm

Differences are the Trek Domane minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix, 2018 Trek Domane.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RoubaixTrek Domane

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 CompTrek Domane
FrameSpecialized FACT 9r carbonnot listed
ForkSpecialized S-Works FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano RS505not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11not listed
CranksetPraxis Zayantenot listed
ChainringPraxis Zayantenot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470 Discnot listed
TireSpecialized Turbonot listed
RimDT Swiss R470not listed
BrakeShimano 505not listed
RotorShimano Rotornot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hovernot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forgednot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrap Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenomnot listed

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