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2013 Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact) vs 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp

The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp size closest to your 50 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp

Compared with the Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact) in 50, the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.9°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact) numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact) 50Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp 49Difference
Reach368378mm+10 mm
Stack546527mm−19 mm
Head tube angle71.1°72°+0.9°
Effective top tube519not listed
Chainstay length420412mm−8 mm
Wheelbase996983mm−13 mm
BB drop80not listed
Standover716730mm+14 mm
Seat tube length450445mm−5 mm
Head tube length130125mm−5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75.5°

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp minus the Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact). Full charts: 2013 Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact), 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact)Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp

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.

PartTrek Domane 4.3 WSD (Compact)4.3 WSD (Compact)Specialized Roubaix SL4 CompSL4 Comp
FrameTrek OCLVSpecialized SL4 FACT
ForkTrek IsoSpeednot listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Ultegra Di2, Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano 105
CranksetShimano R565Praxis TURN Zayante
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
TireBontrager R1Specialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano 105Shimano 105
HandlebarBontrager VR-Snot listed
SaddleBontrager Affinity 1 WSDSpecialized Toupe
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum S4
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized CG-R

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