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2019 Specialized Roubaix Sport vs 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO

The XS is the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix Sport. 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 EVO

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Sport in 49, the Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO in XS places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+24 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+13 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Specialized Roubaix Sport, 49Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Sport 49Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO XSDifference
Reach369mm363mm−6 mm
Stack549mm573mm+24 mm
Head tube angle72°71.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube527mmnot listed
Chainstay length413mm426mm+13 mm
Wheelbase981mm999mm+18 mm
BB drop77.5mmnot listed
Standover715.5mm728mm+13 mm
Seat tube length425mm415mm−10 mm
Head tube length90mm145.5mm+56 mm
Fork lengthnot listed390mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SportSpecialized 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 Roubaix SportSportSpecialized Turbo Creo SL EVOS-Works SL EVO
ShifterShimano 105 R7020SRAM Red eTap AXS
DerailleurShimano 105SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
CassetteShimano 105SRAM X01 Eagle
ChainKMC X10 ExtraSRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetPraxis AlbaPraxis Carbon M30
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Roval Terra CLX EVO
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Pathfinder Pro
BrakeShimano 105SRAM Red eTap AXS
HandlebarSpecialized Comp HoverEaston EC70 AX
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompSpecialized S-Works Power
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Chainringnot listedSRAM X-Sync
Batterynot listedSpecialized SL1-320
Stemnot listedSpecialized S-Works Future
Seatpostnot listedEaston EA70AX Dropper seat post

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