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2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Double

The Specialized Secteur Double size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Secteur Double

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite in 540.0, the Specialized Secteur Double in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−11 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite (540.0) and 2015 Specialized Secteur Double (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Secteur Double is the colored outline on top.J 1000

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 540.0Specialized Secteur Double, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Elite 540.0Specialized Secteur Double 52Difference
Reach380mm378mm−2 mm
Stack564mm547mm−17 mm
Head tube angle72°72°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Chainstay length415mm412mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1000mm989mm−11 mm
Standover776mm756mm−20 mm
Seat tube length495mm447mm−48 mm
Head tube length165mm145mm−20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed537mm
BB dropnot listed73mm

Differences are the Specialized Secteur Double minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 2015 Specialized Secteur Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 EliteSpecialized Secteur Double

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.

PartSpecialized Roubaix SL4 EliteSL4 Elite 105Specialized Secteur DoubleDouble
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
ForkSpecialized Roubaix FACTSpecialized FACT
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Claris R2400
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Claris R2400
CassetteShimano TiagraSunRace CS-8SP
ChainKMC X10KMC Z51
CranksetFSA Gossamer ProShimano Claris
WheelsetFulcrum S5Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized Espoir EliteSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano 105Tektro caliper
StemSpecialized Expert Pro-SetSpecialized 3D-forged
SaddleSpecialized RominSpecialized Toupé Sport
Chainringnot listedShimano 50/34
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized nylon flat
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized Roubaix

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