2020 Specialized Roubaix Team vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo
The 58 is the Cannondale CAAD Optimo size closest to your 59.0 Specialized Roubaix Team. 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 Cannondale CAAD Optimo
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Team in 59.0, the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 58 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix Team, 59.0Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Team 59.0 | Cannondale CAAD Optimo 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 407mm | 395 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 588mm | 595 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 72.6 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.9 | −0.6° |
| Chainstay length | 418mm | 415 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012mm | 1019 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 74.5mm | 69 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 273 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 799mm | 808 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533.4mm | 549 | +16 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 189 | +64 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 578 |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD Optimo minus the Specialized Roubaix Team. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Roubaix Team, 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix TeamCannondale CAAD Optimo
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 TeamS-Works Team | Cannondale CAAD Optimo1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | BallisTec |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pave | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA MegaExo |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro |
| Rim | not listed | RS 2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro R741, Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | CAAD Optimo |
| Saddle | not listed | Cannondale Stage CX |
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