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2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp vs 2015 Trek Émonda SL Frameset

The 64 is the Trek Émonda SL Frameset size closest to your 56 Specialized Roubaix Comp. 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 Émonda SL Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Comp in 56, the Trek Émonda SL Frameset in 64 places the top of the head tube 43 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+43 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+25 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp (56)The Specialized Roubaix Comp frame drawn to scale.J 993

Only the Specialized Roubaix Comp is drawn. The Trek Émonda SL Frameset numbers we have for size 64 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Comp 56Trek Émonda SL Frameset 64Difference
Reach381401+20 mm
Stack611654+43 mm
Head tube angle73.574.0°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Chainstay length415413−2 mm
Wheelbase9931018+25 mm
Standover785841+56 mm
Seat tube length501613+112 mm
Head tube length150250+100 mm
Effective top tubenot listed610
BB dropnot listed68

Differences are the Trek Émonda SL Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp, 2015 Trek Émonda SL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix CompTrek Émonda SL Frameset

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 CompCompTrek Émonda SL Frameset
FrameSpecialized FACT 10Rnot listed
ForkSpecialized Roubaixnot listed
ShifterShimano RS505not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11not listed
CranksetPraxis Zayantenot listed
ChainringPraxis Zayantenot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
RimDT Swiss R460not listed
BrakeShimano 505not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hovernot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forgednot listed
GripsS-Wrap Roubaixnot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrap Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Comp GTnot listed

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