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2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp vs 2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace

The 450 is the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace size closest to your 44 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. 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 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 44, the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace in 450 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+1.2°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp (44)The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp frame drawn to scale.J 994

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp is drawn. The Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace numbers we have for size 450 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 44Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace 450Difference
Reach353352.1−1 mm
Stack540539.2−1 mm
Head tube angle69.370.5+1.2°
Seat tube angle7574.5−0.5°
Effective top tube503not listed
Chainstay length418422+4 mm
Wheelbase994not listed
BB height269not listed
Standover686not listed
Seat tube length365450+85 mm
Head tube length90128+38 mm
BB dropnot listed72

Differences are the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompPinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace

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 SL8 CompSL8 CompPinarello X9 Shimano Dura AceShimano Dura Ace Di2
FrameSpecialized FACT 10RPinarello X9
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 3.2not listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainShimano 105Shimano CN-HG
CranksetShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace
ChainringShimano 105not listed
Bottom bracketShimano 105Shimano SM-BB9200 Dura Ace
WheelsetDT Swiss G540MOST Ultrafast 40
TireS Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BRPirelli P ZERO Race TLR
BrakeShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
RotorShimano 105not listed
HandlebarSpecialized HoverMOST Talon Ultra Light
StemSpecialized Future Stemnot listed
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky KushMOST Bar Tape
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works PavéPinarello Aero Seatpost
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sportnot listed
Bottle cagenot listedTrap PACF

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