2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
The 56 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your M Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon. 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 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon in M, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 56 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon, MSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon M | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 389 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 605 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | 420 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012mm | 1012 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 759mm | 787 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 477.5mm | 485 | +8 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 163.5mm | 140 | −24 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 569 | |
| BB height | not listed | 270 |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp CarbonSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
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 Turbo Creo SL Comp CarbonSL Comp Carbon | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX812 GX | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Praxis Forged/M30 | Shimano 105 |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 Boost | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | S Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Specialized Future Stem |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10R |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Pavé |
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