2018 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2018 Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset
The 56 is the Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset size closest to your 54 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 Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Expert in 54, the Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix Expert is drawn. The Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Expert 54 | Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 387 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 582 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 73.5° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 560 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 410 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 983 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 70 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 767 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 533 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 170 | +45 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2018 Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix ExpertTrek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset
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 | Trek Madone Race Shop Limited Frameset9 Race Shop Limited Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8020 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8020 | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Hover | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
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