2018 Specialized Roubaix McLaren vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 52 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 49 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 49, the Specialized Allez Sport in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix McLaren, 49Specialized Allez Sport, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix McLaren 49 | Specialized Allez Sport 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369mm | 376mm | +7 mm |
| Stack | 549mm | 552mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.25° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 527mm | 542mm | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 413mm | 415mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 978mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5mm | 77mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 715.5mm | 755mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425mm | 490mm | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 135mm | +45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 263mm | |
| 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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