2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite vs 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset
The 54 is the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset size closest to your 54 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite. 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 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite in 54, the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite is drawn. The Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite 54 | Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 381 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 563mm | 560 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 543 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 410 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 981 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 742 | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 506 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 155 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite, 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4 EliteTrek 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.
| Part | Specialized Roubaix SL4 EliteSL4 Elite | Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset9 Series Race Shop Limited Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SL4 FACT | Trek OCLV |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
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