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2010 Specialized Allez Sport 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
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sport Compact 54Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact 610.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°74°+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase982mm1019mm+37 mm
Standover777mm850mm+73 mm
Seat tube length500mm580mm+80 mm
Head tube length155mm230mm+75 mm
Reachnot listed408mm
Stacknot listed612mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sport 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 Sport CompactSport CompactSpecialized Tarmac Mid-CompactApex Mid-Compact
FrameSpecialized Allez A1not listed
ShifterShimano SoraSRAM Apex DoubleTap
DerailleurShimano Sora, Shimano TiagraSRAM Apex
CassetteShimano HG50SRAM Apex
ChainKMC X9KMC X10 CP
CranksetTruVativ IsoflowSRAM S150
TireSpecialized Mondo SportSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimAlex Rims S500not listed
BrakeShimano SoraSRAM Apex
StemSpecialized Elite-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized RivalSpecialized Romin
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss Axis 2.0
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Tarmac

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