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2021 Specialized Roubaix vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−11 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Specialized Roubaix (52)The Specialized Roubaix frame drawn to scale.J 986

Only the Specialized Roubaix is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 52Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 54Difference
Reach368mmnot listed
Stack570mmnot listed
Head tube angle72°73+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Chainstay length413mm410−3 mm
Wheelbase986mm975−11 mm
BB drop77.5mm72−6 mm
BB height265mm268+3 mm
Standover743mm768mm+25 mm
Seat tube length446mmnot listed
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length112mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Roubaix, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RoubaixSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

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 Tarmac SL7 Pro
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5not listed
ShifterShimano Tiagranot listed
DerailleurShimano Tiagranot listed
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetPraxis Albanot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Hovernot listed
StemSpecialized Futurenot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pavenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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