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2020 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

The 52 is the Trek Domane SLR Frameset 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 Trek Domane SLR Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Expert in 49, the Trek Domane SLR Frameset in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2020 Specialized Roubaix Expert (49)The Specialized Roubaix Expert frame drawn to scale.J 982

Only the Specialized Roubaix Expert is drawn. The Trek Domane SLR Frameset numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert 49Trek Domane SLR Frameset 52Difference
Reach363mm371+8 mm
Stack555mm561+6 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.3°−0.2°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Chainstay length413mm420+7 mm
Wheelbase982mm1003+21 mm
BB drop77.5mm80+3 mm
BB height265mmnot listed
Standover715mm735+20 mm
Seat tube length410mm475+65 mm
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length100mm145+45 mm
Effective top tubenot listed530

Differences are the Trek Domane SLR Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2019 Trek Domane SLR Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ExpertTrek Domane SLR Frameset

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 ExpertExpertTrek Domane SLR FramesetSLR Frameset
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0Trek Domane
ShifterShimano Ultegra Di2not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8050 Di2, Shimano Ultegra RXnot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000not listed
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetRoval C38not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegranot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hover Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Futurenot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pavenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Expertnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV

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