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2019 Specialized Roubaix vs 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO

The Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO size closest to your 54 is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 54, the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+11 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Roubaix (54) and 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO is the colored outline on top.J 987

Specialized Roubaix, 54Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 54Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO SDifference
Reach375373mm−2 mm
Stack585575mm−10 mm
Head tube angle72.7572°−0.8°
Seat tube angle7474°±0.0°
Effective top tube545mmnot listed
Chainstay length415426mm+11 mm
Wheelbase9871005mm+18 mm
BB drop76not listed
Standover762731mm−31 mm
Seat tube length481447.5mm−34 mm
Head tube length125145.5mm+21 mm
Fork lengthnot listed390mm

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Roubaix, 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RoubaixSpecialized Turbo Creo SL EVO

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized RoubaixRoubaixSpecialized Turbo Creo SL EVOS-Works SL EVO
FrameSpecialized FACT 9rnot listed
ShifterShimano TiagraSRAM Red eTap AXS
DerailleurShimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra GSSRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
CassetteShimano TiagraSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainKMC X-10SRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetShimano Tiagra 4700Praxis Carbon M30
ChainringShimano 50T, Shimano 34TSRAM X-Sync
Bottom bracketShimano Tiagranot listed
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportRoval Terra CLX EVO
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Pathfinder Pro
BrakeTektro SpyreSRAM Red eTap AXS
RotorTektro Spyrenot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Comp HoverEaston EC70 AX
StemSpecialized 3D-forged alloySpecialized S-Works Future
SeatpostSpecialized AlloyEaston EA70AX Dropper seat post
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized S-Works Power
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Batterynot listedSpecialized SL1-320

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