2015 Specialized Secteur Sport Double vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 58 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 58 Specialized Secteur Sport 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 Sport Double in 58, the Cervélo C3 in 58 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Sport Double, 58Cervélo C3, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Sport Double 58 | Cervélo C3 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391mm | 391 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 618 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 582mm | 581 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418mm | 420 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029mm | 1042 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 72.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 829mm | 811 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 225mm | 207 | −18 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Secteur Sport Double. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Secteur Sport Double, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur Sport 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 Sport DoubleSport Double | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | 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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