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2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

The 54 is the Trek Domane SLR Frameset size closest to your 52 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 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Elite 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

2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite (52)The Specialized Roubaix Elite frame drawn to scale.J 987

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Elite 52Trek Domane SLR Frameset 54Difference
Reach371mm374+3 mm
Stack569mm575+6 mm
Head tube angle72.25°71.3°−1.0°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube534.9mm542+7 mm
Chainstay length413mm420+7 mm
Wheelbase987mm1010+23 mm
BB drop77.5mm80+3 mm
Standover743mm754+11 mm
Seat tube length462mm500+38 mm
Head tube length110mm160+50 mm

Differences are the Trek Domane SLR Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix EliteTrek 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 EliteEliteTrek Domane SLR FramesetSLR Frameset
ShifterShimano RS505not listed
DerailleurShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELnot listed
CranksetShimano RS510not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano RS505not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Comp Hovernot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedTrek Domane

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