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2017 Trek Domane ALR vs 2019 Specialized Roubaix

The 54 is the Specialized Roubaix size closest to your 56 Trek Domane ALR. 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

Compared with the Trek Domane ALR in 56, the Specialized Roubaix in 54 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−31 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane ALR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane ALR 56Specialized Roubaix 54Difference
Reach377375−2 mm
Stack591585−6 mm
Head tube angle71.9°72.75+0.8°
Effective top tube554545mm−9 mm
Chainstay length420415−5 mm
Wheelbase1018987−31 mm
BB drop7876−2 mm
Standover776762−14 mm
Seat tube length525481−44 mm
Head tube length175125−50 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix minus the Trek Domane ALR. Full charts: 2017 Trek Domane ALR, 2019 Specialized Roubaix.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane ALRSpecialized Roubaix

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.

PartTrek Domane ALRALR 3Specialized RoubaixRoubaix
FrameTrek AlphaSpecialized FACT 9r
ForkTrek Domanenot listed
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra GS
CassetteShimano SoraShimano Tiagra
CranksetShimano SoraShimano Tiagra 4700
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeTektro T731Tektro Spyre
HandlebarBontrager VR-CSpecialized Comp Hover
SaddleBontrager AffinitySpecialized Toupé Sport
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Chainringnot listedShimano 50T, Shimano 34T
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Tiagra
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Rotornot listedTektro Spyre
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Alloy

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