2018 Specialized Roubaix Pro vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 52 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix Pro. 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 Pro 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 Pro, 49Specialized Allez Sport, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Pro 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 Pro. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Pro, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix ProSpecialized 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 ProPro | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CL 32 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
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