2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 vs 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset
The 50 is the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix SL4. 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 in 49, the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset in 50 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 is drawn. The Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL4 49 | Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 374 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 540 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.1° | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 518mm | 521 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 410 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983mm | 974 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 73mm | 72 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 707 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 476 | +31 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 130 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4, 2017 Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL4Trek 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 SL4S-Works SL4 | Trek Madone Series Race Shop Limited Frameset9 Series Race Shop Limited Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works SL4 FACT | Trek OCLV |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Trek Madone |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Madone KVF |
| Brake | not listed | Trek Madone |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
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