2014 Specialized Secteur Sport vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The Cervélo C5 size closest to your 56.0 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cervélo C5
Compared with the Specialized Secteur Sport in 56.0, the Cervélo C5 in 48 places the top of the head tube 63 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −63 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Sport, 56.0Cervélo C5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Sport 56.0 | Cervélo C5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 352 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 527 | −63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 70 | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010mm | 994 | −16 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 693 | −105 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 108.9 | −81 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 515 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 77.5 |
Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Specialized Secteur Sport. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Secteur Sport, 2016 Cervélo C5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur SportCervélo 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 SportSport | Cervélo C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva Plus | not listed |
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