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2016 Specialized Roubaix vs 2015 Specialized Secteur Double

The Specialized Secteur Double size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Secteur Double

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 54.0, the Specialized Secteur Double in 56 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+26 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2016 Specialized Roubaix (54.0) and 2015 Specialized Secteur Double (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Roubaix is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Secteur Double is the colored outline on top.J 1000

Specialized Roubaix, 54.0Specialized Secteur Double, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 54.0Specialized Secteur Double 56Difference
Reach380387mm+7 mm
Stack564590mm+26 mm
Head tube angle7272.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.573.25°−0.3°
Effective top tube547565mm+18 mm
Chainstay length415415mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10001010mm+10 mm
BB drop71.571.5mm±0 mm
BB height271not listed
Standover776798mm+22 mm
Seat tube length495485mm−10 mm
Fork length368not listed
Head tube length165190mm+25 mm

Differences are the Specialized Secteur Double minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Roubaix, 2015 Specialized Secteur Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RoubaixSpecialized 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 RoubaixSpecialized Secteur DoubleDouble
Framenot listedSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT
Shifternot listedShimano Claris R2400
Derailleurnot listedShimano Claris R2400
Cassettenot listedSunRace CS-8SP
Chainnot listedKMC Z51
Cranksetnot listedShimano Claris
Chainringnot listedShimano 50/34
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized nylon flat
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Classic
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedTektro caliper
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized Roubaix
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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