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2019 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5

The S is the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 size closest to your 49 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 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Expert in 49, the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 in S places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+26 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+24 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Roubaix Expert (49) and 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 is the colored outline on top.J 981

Specialized Roubaix Expert, 49Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert 49Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 SDifference
Reach369mm373mm+4 mm
Stack549mm575mm+26 mm
Head tube angle72°72°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube527mmnot listed
Chainstay length413mm426mm+13 mm
Wheelbase981mm1005mm+24 mm
BB drop77.5mmnot listed
Standover715.5mm731mm+16 mm
Seat tube length425mm447.5mm+23 mm
Head tube length90mm145.5mm+56 mm
Fork lengthnot listed390mm

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ExpertSpecialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5

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 Roubaix ExpertExpertSpecialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5SL Comp E5
ShifterShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano GRX RX600
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8050 Di2Shimano GRX RX812 GX
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano UltegraShimano HG601
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000Praxis Forged/M30
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetRoval C38DT Swiss R470 Boost
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano GRX RX400
HandlebarSpecialized Expert HoverSpecialized Hover
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works CG-Rnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertSpecialized Power Sport
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Batterynot listedSpecialized SL1-320
Stemnot listedSpecialized Future

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