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2024 Basso Diamante SRAM vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite

The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 53 Basso Diamante SRAM. 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 Basso Diamante SRAM in 53, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−24 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
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Head angle
+0.3°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Basso Diamante SRAM numbers we have for size 53 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementBasso Diamante SRAM 53Specialized Allez Elite 49Difference
Reach384.8374−11 mm
Stack558.8535−24 mm
Head tube angle71.972.25+0.3°
Seat tube angle7475.25+1.3°
Effective top tube545not listed
Chainstay length400not listed
Seat tube length530460−70 mm
Head tube length138not listed
Wheelbasenot listednot listed
Standovernot listed720

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Basso Diamante SRAM. Full charts: 2024 Basso Diamante SRAM, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Basso Diamante SRAMSpecialized Allez Elite

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

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.

PartBasso Diamante SRAMSpecialized Allez EliteElite
Framenot listedSpecialized E5 Premium Aluminum
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival 22
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Rival 22
Cassettenot listedSunRace 11-32
Chainnot listedKMC X11 Extra
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alba
Chainringnot listedPraxis Alba
Bottom bracketnot listedPraxis 68mm
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460
Tirenot listedSpecialized Roadsport
Brakenot listedSpecialized Axis 1.0
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Alloy
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge Saddle

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