2015 Specialized Secteur Triple vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 51 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 52 Specialized Secteur Triple. 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 Triple in 52, the Cervélo C3 in 51 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Secteur Triple, 52Cervélo C3, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Triple 52 | Cervélo C3 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 362 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 549 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 537mm | 531 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 420 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989mm | 1012 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 73mm | 77.5 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 756mm | 724 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 447mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 138.3 | −7 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Specialized Secteur Triple. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Secteur Triple, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur TripleCervélo 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 TripleTriple | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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