2015 Trek Émonda SL Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix Comp

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Frameset in 64, the Specialized Roubaix Comp in 58 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−10 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−15 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−7 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

+5 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Frameset numbers we have for size 64 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix Comp minus the Trek Émonda SL Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Trek Émonda SL Frameset, 2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL FramesetSpecialized Roubaix 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.