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2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

The 54 is the Trek Domane SLR Frameset 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 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Expert in 52, the Trek Domane SLR Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+23 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert (52)The Specialized Roubaix Expert frame drawn to scale.J 987

Only the Specialized Roubaix Expert is drawn. The Trek Domane SLR Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert 52Trek Domane SLR Frameset 54Difference
Reach371374+3 mm
Stack569575+6 mm
Head tube angle72.2571.3°−1.0°
Seat tube angle74not listed
Effective top tube534.9mm542+7 mm
Chainstay length413mm420+7 mm
Wheelbase9871010+23 mm
BB drop77.5mm80+3 mm
Standover743754+11 mm
Seat tube length462500+38 mm
Head tube length110mm160+50 mm

Differences are the Trek Domane SLR Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ExpertTrek Domane SLR 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 ExpertExpertTrek Domane SLR FramesetSLR Frameset
FrameSpecialized FACT 10RTrek OCLV
ForkSpecialized RoubaixTrek Domane
ShifterShimano ST-RS685not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
CranksetShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainringShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
RimDT Swiss R460not listed
BrakeShimano RS805not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hover Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrap Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Expert GTnot listed

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