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2010 Specialized Allez Double 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
−1 mm
About the same
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 Double numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Double 54Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 540.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°73°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase982mm981mm−1 mm
Standover777mm775mm−2 mm
Seat tube length500mm510mm+10 mm
Head tube length155mm145mm−10 mm
Reachnot listed387mm
Stacknot listed543mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Double. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Allez Double, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DoubleSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert 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 DoubleDoubleSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact
FrameSpecialized Allez A1Specialized FACT 10r
ShifterShimano 2300Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano 2300Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano HG50Shimano 105
ChainKMC Z51KMC
CranksetShimano 2300FSA SL-K Light
TireSpecialized Mondo SportSpecialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo
RimAlex Rims S500not listed
BrakeShimano 2300Shimano Ultegra
SaddleSpecialized RivalSpecialized Ruby Gel
Chainringnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Racing 4
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized CompSet
Headsetnot listedSpecialized Integrated
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Comp

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