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2010 Specialized Allez Comp Compact vs 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren

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 Venge + McLaren

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
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 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 Venge + McLaren 54.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase982mm978mm−4 mm
Standover777mm789mm+12 mm
Seat tube length500mm507mm+7 mm
Head tube length155mm140mm−15 mm
Reachnot listed386mm
Stacknot listed544mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge + McLaren minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp CompactSpecialized Venge + McLaren

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 Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren
FrameSpecialized Allez E5not listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace
ChainKMC X10 CPShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano R600not listed
TireSpecialized Mondo ProSpecialized S-Works Turbo
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeShimano 105Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
StemSpecialized Comp-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized RivalSpecialized S-Works Toupe
Wheelsetnot listedZipp Zedtech 404
Handlebarnot listedZipp Vuka Sprint
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge FACT

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