2014 Specialized Secteur Expert Disc vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 54 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 54.0 Specialized Secteur Expert Disc. 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 Cervélo C3
Compared with the Specialized Secteur Expert Disc in 54.0, the Cervélo C3 in 54 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Expert Disc, 54.0Cervélo C3, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Expert Disc 54.0 | Cervélo C3 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 372 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 572 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.1 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1007 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 755 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 134mm | 155.8 | +22 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Secteur Expert Disc. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Secteur Expert Disc, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur Expert DiscCervélo C3
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 Expert DiscExpert Disc | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Avid BB7 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Pave | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva Plus | not listed |
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