2007 Specialized Tarmac SL vs 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Roubaix Pro
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL 56 | Specialized Roubaix Pro 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.25 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 415 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1010 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 784mm | 802 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 520 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 190 | +35 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 565mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 515mm | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix Pro minus the Specialized Tarmac SL. Full charts: 2007 Specialized Tarmac SL, 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SLSpecialized Roubaix Pro
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Tarmac SLS-Works SL | Specialized Roubaix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Barmac Wedge | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized S-Works Mindset | not listed |
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