2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel 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
- −37 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Double Steel numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Double Steel 61 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 540.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 405mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1018mm | 981mm | −37 mm |
| Standover | 866mm | 775mm | −91 mm |
| Seat tube length | 630mm | 510mm | −120 mm |
| Head tube length | 197mm | 145mm | −52 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 387mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 543mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Double Steel. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Double SteelSpecialized 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 Double SteelDouble Steel | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Allez | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Shifter | Shimano R400 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | KMC |
| Crankset | Shimano 2300 | FSA SL-K Light |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Sport | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Rim | Alex Rims S500 | not listed |
| 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 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
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