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2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

The 52 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your 52 Trek Domane SL Gen 3. 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 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 in 52, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−5 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL Gen 3 numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SL Gen 3 52Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 52Difference
Reach371370−1 mm
Stack561570+9 mm
Head tube angle71.3°71.5+0.2°
Effective top tube530534+4 mm
Chainstay length420418−2 mm
Wheelbase1003998−5 mm
BB drop80not listed
Standover735747+12 mm
Seat tube length475446−29 mm
Head tube length145105−40 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74
BB heightnot listed269

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Trek Domane SL Gen 3. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane SL Gen 3Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

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 Gen 3SL 7 AXS Gen 3Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp
FrameTrek OCLVSpecialized FACT 10R
ForkTrek Domane SLRSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSShimano 105
DerailleurSRAM Force eTAP AXSShimano 105
CassetteSRAM Force XG-1270Shimano 105
ChainSRAM ForceShimano 105
CranksetSRAM Force AXS Power MeterShimano 105
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano 105
WheelsetBontrager Aeolus Pro 3VDT Swiss G540
TireBontrager R2 Hard-Case LiteS Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR
BrakeSRAM ForceShimano 105
HandlebarBontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SFSpecialized Hover
SeatpostBontrager Seatmast CapSpecialized S-Works Pavé
SaddleBontrager P3 VerseSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Rotornot listedShimano 105
Stemnot listedSpecialized Future Stem
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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