2010 Specialized Allez Elite Compact vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert 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 SL3 Expert 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 Elite Compact numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite Compact 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 580.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 1007mm | +25 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 826mm | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 550mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 205mm | +50 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 402mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 591mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Elite Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Allez Elite Compact, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Elite CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 | Specialized Allez Elite CompactElite Compact | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Allez A1 | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC DX10 SC | KMC |
| Crankset | Shimano R600 | FSA SL-K Light |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Sport | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Rim | Mavic CXP-22 N | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | Specialized CompSet |
| Saddle | Specialized Rival | Specialized Ruby Gel |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
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