2018 Specialized Roubaix Expert 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 Expert in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 61 places the top of the head tube 64 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +64 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix Expert, 54Specialized Allez Sport, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Expert 54 | Specialized Allez Sport 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 396mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 649mm | +64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 74° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 591mm | +46 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 1018mm | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 74.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 850mm | +88 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 580mm | +99 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 235mm | +110 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 265.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8020 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8020 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Hover | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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