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2017 Trek Émonda ALR Pro vs 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

The 56.0 is the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 size closest to your 56 Trek Émonda ALR Pro. 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 SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

Compared with the Trek Émonda ALR Pro in 56, the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 in 56.0 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+28 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR Pro 56Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 56.0Difference
Reach387387±0 mm
Stack577590+13 mm
Head tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Effective top tube560565+5 mm
Chainstay length410415+5 mm
Wheelbase9831011+28 mm
BB drop7071.5+2 mm
Standover767798+31 mm
Seat tube length513515+2 mm
Head tube length170190+20 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.25
BB heightnot listed271
Fork lengthnot listed368

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 minus the Trek Émonda ALR Pro. Full charts: 2017 Trek Émonda ALR Pro, 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALR ProSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2

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 Émonda ALR ProALR 6 ProSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2SL4 Expert Disc UDi2
FrameTrek Ultralight 300Specialized SL4 FACT
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano 785 Di2
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
WheelsetVision Metron 40 LTDFulcrum S-19
TireBontrager R2 Hard-Case LiteSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano BR-785
HandlebarBontrager VR-CSpecialized Expert
SaddleBontrager MontroseSpecialized Phenom Expert
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro SL
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized CX Pro
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized CG-R

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