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2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB

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 Allez E5 OSBB

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
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 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 M2 54Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 58Difference
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase978mm1003mm+25 mm
Standover798mm836mm+38 mm
Seat tube length510mm550mm+40 mm
Head tube length145mm205mm+60 mm
Reachnot listed397mm
Stacknot listed607mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2Specialized Allez E5 OSBB

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 Compact M2Comp Compact M2 ApexSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
ShifterSRAM Apexnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apexnot listed
CassetteSRAM Apexnot listed
ChainKMC DX10 SCnot listed
CranksetSRAM S100not listed
ChainringSpecialized SRAM Rednot listed
TireSpecialized All Conditionnot listed
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeSRAM Apexnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed

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