2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
The 56 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your M Specialized Turbo Creo SL. 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 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, MSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo SL 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. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Turbo Creo SL, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SLSpecialized 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 SLS-Works SL | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Praxis Carbon M30 | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync | Shimano 105 |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CLX | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | S Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS, SRAM Red E1 | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Specialized S-Works Future | Specialized Future Stem |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Specialized S-Works Pavé |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10R |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Hover |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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