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2018 Trek Domane SL Frameset vs 2020 Specialized Roubaix Sport

The Specialized Roubaix Sport size closest to your 56 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix Sport

Compared with the Trek Domane SL Frameset in 56, the Specialized Roubaix Sport in 44 places the top of the head tube 51 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−51 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−24 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−27 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−7 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SL Frameset 56Specialized Roubaix Sport 44Difference
Reach377353mm−24 mm
Stack591540mm−51 mm
Head tube angle71.9°70°−1.9°
Effective top tube554not listed
Chainstay length420413mm−7 mm
Wheelbase1008981mm−27 mm
BB drop7877.5mm−1 mm
Standover776682mm−94 mm
Seat tube length525365mm−160 mm
Head tube length17590mm−85 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°
BB heightnot listed265mm
Fork lengthnot listed370mm

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix Sport minus the Trek Domane SL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Domane SL Frameset, 2020 Specialized Roubaix Sport.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane SL FramesetSpecialized Roubaix Sport

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 SL FramesetSL FramesetSpecialized Roubaix SportSport
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek DomaneSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Shifternot listedShimano 105 R7020
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X11 Extra
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alba
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R470
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Hover
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Pave
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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