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2017 Specialized Roubaix Boonen vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double

The 52 is the Specialized Secteur Elite Double size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix Boonen. 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 Secteur Elite Double

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Boonen in 49, the Specialized Secteur Elite Double in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix Boonen (49) and 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix Boonen is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Secteur Elite Double is the colored outline on top.J 981

Specialized Roubaix Boonen, 49Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Boonen 49Specialized Secteur Elite Double 52Difference
Reach369mm378mm+9 mm
Stack549mm547mm−2 mm
Head tube angle72°72°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube527mm537mm+10 mm
Chainstay length413mm412mm−1 mm
Wheelbase981mm989mm+8 mm
BB drop77.5mm73mm−5 mm
Standover715.5mm756mm+41 mm
Seat tube length425mm447mm+22 mm
Head tube length90mm145mm+55 mm

Differences are the Specialized Secteur Elite Double minus the Specialized Roubaix Boonen. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Boonen, 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix BoonenSpecialized 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 Roubaix BoonenS-Works BoonenSpecialized Secteur Elite DoubleElite Double
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Classic
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedSpecialized Axis 1.0
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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