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2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon vs 2025 Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4

The 49 is the Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 size closest to your 44 Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon. 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 AL 4 Gen 4

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon in 44, the Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 in 49 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon (44)The Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon frame drawn to scale.J 994

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon is drawn. The Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 numbers we have for size 49 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon 44Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 49Difference
Reach353mm368+15 mm
Stack543mm540−3 mm
Head tube angle69.3°70.8°+1.5°
Seat tube angle75°not listed
Chainstay length418mm425+7 mm
Wheelbase994mm1001+7 mm
BB drop80mm80±0 mm
BB height269mmnot listed
Standover686mm717+31 mm
Seat tube length365mm440+75 mm
Fork length375mmnot listed
Head tube length90mm123+33 mm
Effective top tubenot listed516

Differences are the Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R Carbon, 2025 Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL8 FACT 12R CarbonTrek Domane AL 4 Gen 4

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 FACT 12R CarbonS-Works SL8 FACT 12R CarbonTrek Domane AL 4 Gen 4Gen 4
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 3.3Trek Domane AL
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pave Seat postBontrager Comp
Framenot listedTrek Domane AL
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Cassettenot listedShimano HG500
Chainnot listedShimano HG54 Tiagra
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainringnot listedShimano Tiagra
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano RS501
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Paradigm 23
Tirenot listedBontrager Kwaremont Comp
Hubnot listedFormula RX-512, Formula RX-142
Rimnot listedBontrager Paradigm SL
Brakenot listedShimano Tiagra
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT66
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Comp
Stemnot listedBontrager Elite
Bar tapenot listedBontrager Supertack Performance
Saddlenot listedBontrager Verse Short

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