2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double
The 54 is the Specialized Secteur Elite Double size closest to your 52 Specialized Roubaix Expert. 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 Expert in 52, the Specialized Secteur Elite Double in 54 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix Expert, 52Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Expert 52 | Specialized Secteur Elite Double 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 380mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 569 | 564mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25 | 72° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 534.9mm | 548mm | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 413mm | 415mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 1000mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5mm | 71.5mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 776mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462 | 466mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 165mm | +55 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Secteur Elite Double minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix ExpertSpecialized Secteur Elite Double
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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Secteur Elite DoubleElite Double |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10R | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chainring | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS805 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert GT | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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