2014 Specialized Secteur Elite vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The 48 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Secteur Elite. 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 C5
Compared with the Specialized Secteur Elite in 49.0, the Cervélo C5 in 48 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Elite, 49.0Cervélo C5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Elite 49.0 | Cervélo C5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 352 | −26 mm |
| Stack | 528mm | 527 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73 | −2.5° |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 420 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983mm | 994 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 693 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 108.9 | −16 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 515 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 77.5 |
Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Specialized Secteur Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Secteur Elite, 2016 Cervélo C5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur EliteCervélo C5
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 EliteElite | Cervélo C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized AXIS DC 1.0 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva Plus | not listed |
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