2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your L is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 in L, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5, LSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 L | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 363 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 615mm | 555 | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 70.8 | −2.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 427mm | 418 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 992 | −28 mm |
| Standover | 782mm | 719 | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 502.5mm | 410 | −93 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 185.5mm | 90 | −96 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 523 | |
| BB height | not listed | 269 |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5Specialized 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 E5SL Comp E5 | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | 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 RX400 | 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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