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2010 Specialized Allez Comp Compact vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+25 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Compact 54Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact 580.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase982mm1007mm+25 mm
Standover777mm826mm+49 mm
Seat tube length500mm550mm+50 mm
Head tube length155mm205mm+50 mm
Reachnot listed402mm
Stacknot listed591mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 2012 Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp CompactSpecialized Tarmac Mid-Compact

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 Allez Comp CompactComp CompactSpecialized Tarmac Mid-CompactApex Mid-Compact
FrameSpecialized Allez E5not listed
ShifterShimano 105SRAM Apex DoubleTap
DerailleurShimano 105SRAM Apex
CassetteShimano 105SRAM Apex
ChainKMC X10 CPKMC X10 CP
CranksetShimano R600SRAM S150
TireSpecialized Mondo ProSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeShimano 105SRAM Apex
StemSpecialized Comp-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized RivalSpecialized Romin
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss Axis 2.0
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Tarmac

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