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2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 vs 2025 Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4

The 61 is the Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 size closest to your 61 Specialized Roubaix SL8. 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 in 61, the Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 in 61 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−18 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 (61)The Specialized Roubaix SL8 frame drawn to scale.J 1042

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL8 is drawn. The Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 numbers we have for size 61 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL8 61Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 61Difference
Reach403mm385−18 mm
Stack665mm646−19 mm
Head tube angle73.5°72.1°−1.4°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length423mm425+2 mm
Wheelbase1042mm1038−4 mm
BB drop78mm75−3 mm
BB height271mmnot listed
Standover847mm842−5 mm
Seat tube length545mm576+31 mm
Fork length375mmnot listed
Head tube length202mm235+33 mm
Effective top tubenot listed586

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL8Trek 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 SL8S-Works SL8Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4Gen 4
FrameSpecialized RoubaixTrek Domane AL
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 3.3Trek Domane AL
ShifterSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano Tiagra
DerailleurSRAM RED eTAP AXSShimano Tiagra
CassetteSRAM XG 1290Shimano HG500
ChainSRAM RedShimano HG54 Tiagra
CranksetSRAM RED AXSShimano Tiagra
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano RS501
WheelsetRoval Terra CLX IIBontrager Paradigm 23
TireSpecialized S-Works Mondo 2BRBontrager Kwaremont Comp
BrakeSRAM REDShimano Tiagra
HandlebarSpecialized Hover CarbonBontrager Comp
StemSpecialized S-Works FutureBontrager Elite
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pave Seat postBontrager Comp
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerBontrager Verse Short
Chainringnot listedShimano Tiagra
Hubnot listedFormula RX-512, Formula RX-142
Rimnot listedBontrager Paradigm SL
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT66
Bar tapenot listedBontrager Supertack Performance

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