2016 Specialized Roubaix vs 2018 Specialized Allez Elite
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Roubaix. 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 Allez Elite
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 56.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix, 56.0Specialized Allez Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix 56.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 596mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25 | 73.25° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 564mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 415mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 996mm | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5 | 76mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 271 | 264mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 795mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515 | 530mm | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 375mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 180mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Roubaix, 2018 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized RoubaixSpecialized Allez Elite
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 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Axis |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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