2019 Cervélo R5 Base vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite
The Specialized Allez E5 Elite size closest to your 58 is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Elite
Compared with the Cervélo R5 Base in 58, the Specialized Allez E5 Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo R5 Base, 58Specialized Allez E5 Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo R5 Base 58 | Specialized Allez E5 Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 392mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 574mm | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.25° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 565mm | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 407mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 990mm | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 69.5 | 69mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 815 | 805mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 178 | 170mm | −8 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Elite minus the Cervélo R5 Base. Full charts: 2019 Cervélo R5 Base, 2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo R5 BaseSpecialized Allez E5 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 | Cervélo R5 Base | Specialized Allez E5 EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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