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2017 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double

The 58 is the Specialized Secteur Elite Double size closest to your 56 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 Secteur Elite Double

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Elite in 56, the Specialized Secteur Elite Double in 58 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix Elite (56) and 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Secteur Elite Double is the colored outline on top.J 993

Specialized Roubaix Elite, 56Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Elite 56Specialized Secteur Elite Double 58Difference
Reach381391mm+10 mm
Stack611622mm+11 mm
Head tube angle73.572.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573°−0.5°
Effective top tube561.8mm582mm+20 mm
Chainstay length415418mm+3 mm
Wheelbase9931029mm+36 mm
BB drop7670mm−6 mm
Standover785829mm+44 mm
Seat tube length501mm510mm+9 mm
Head tube length150225mm+75 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix EliteSpecialized 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 EliteEliteSpecialized Secteur Elite DoubleElite Double
FrameSpecialized FACT 10Rnot listed
ForkSpecialized S-Worksnot listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X-11KMC X-10
CranksetPraxis AlbaShimano Tiagra
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS EliteSpecialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimElitenot listed
BrakeTektro SpyreSpecialized Axis 1.0
HandlebarSpecialized Hovernot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forgednot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Comp GTSpecialized Toupé Sport

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