2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 52 places the top of the head tube 33 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −33 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix Elite, 54Specialized Allez Sport, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Elite 54 | Specialized Allez Sport 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 376mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 552mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 73° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 542mm | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 978mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 77mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 755mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 490mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 135mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 263mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite. Full charts: 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS510 | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp Hover | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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