2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 48 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 49 Specialized Secteur Elite Double. 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 Elite Double in 49, the Cervélo C3 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 Double, 49Cervélo C3, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Elite Double 49 | Cervélo C3 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° |
| Effective top tube | 518mm | 515 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 420 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983mm | 994 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 73mm | 77.5 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 693 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 108.9 | −16 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Secteur Elite Double. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite Double, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur Elite DoubleCervélo 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 Elite DoubleElite Double | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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