2018 Specialized Roubaix McLaren vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 Specialized Roubaix McLaren. 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 Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix McLaren in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix McLaren, 54Specialized Allez Sport, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix McLaren 54 | Specialized Allez Sport 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 385mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 596mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 73.5° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 564mm | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 996mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 76mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 795mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 530mm | +49 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 180mm | +55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 264mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Roubaix McLaren. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix McLaren, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix McLarenSpecialized 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 McLarenS-Works McLaren Dura-Ace Di2 | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC X9 |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Phenom GT | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
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