2012 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact vs 2012 Specialized Roubaix Compact
The Specialized Roubaix Compact size closest to your 56 is the 560.0. Compare the 560.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Roubaix Compact
Compared with the Specialized Secteur Comp Compact in 56, the Specialized Roubaix Compact in 490.0 places the top of the head tube 63 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −63 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Comp Compact, 56Specialized Roubaix Compact, 490.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Comp Compact 56 | Specialized Roubaix Compact 490.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 378mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 527mm | −63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 75.5° | +2.3° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 412mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | 983mm | −27 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 730mm | −68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 445mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 125mm | −65 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix Compact minus the Specialized Secteur Comp Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact, 2012 Specialized Roubaix Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur Comp CompactSpecialized Roubaix Compact
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 Secteur Comp CompactComp Apex Compact | Specialized Roubaix CompactApex Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM S150 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | Specialized Elite-Set |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva Plus Secteur | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM RED 22 |
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