2017 Specialized Roubaix SL4 vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 61 places the top of the head tube 85 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +85 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix SL4, 54Specialized Allez Sport, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 54 | Specialized Allez Sport 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 396mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 649mm | +85 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 74° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 591mm | +44 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1018mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 74.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 271mm | 265.5mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 850mm | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 580mm | +85 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 375mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 235mm | +70 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix SL4, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4Specialized 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 SL4SL4 | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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