2017 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 Specialized Roubaix Elite. 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 Allez Sport
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix Elite, 54Specialized Allez Sport, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Elite 54 | Specialized Allez Sport 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 385mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 585 | 596mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75 | 73.5° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 564mm | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 996mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 76mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 795mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 530mm | +49 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 180mm | +55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 264mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix EliteSpecialized Allez Sport
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 Roubaix EliteElite | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10R | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp GT | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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