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

The 52.0 is the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 size closest to your 52 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 52, the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 in 52.0 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda ALR Pro numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR Pro 52Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 52.0Difference
Reach379379±0 mm
Stack547547±0 mm
Head tube angle72.8°72−0.8°
Effective top tube534536+2 mm
Chainstay length410412+2 mm
Wheelbase977990+13 mm
BB drop7273+1 mm
Standover729756+27 mm
Seat tube length473475+2 mm
Head tube length140145+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74
BB heightnot listed269.5
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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