2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc vs 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset

What changes on the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc in 54, the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset in 56 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+19 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+7 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−17 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc is drawn. The Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc, 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp DiscTrek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset

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.