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2011 Specialized Allez Elite Compact vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite

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 Elite

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
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 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

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Elite Compact 54Specialized Tarmac Elite 54Difference
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
Standover798mm777mm−21 mm
Seat tube length510mm510mm±0 mm
Head tube length145mm145mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Allez Elite Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Allez Elite Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Elite CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite

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 Elite CompactElite CompactSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ShifterShimano TiagraSRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano TiagraSRAM Apex
CassetteShimano HG50SRAM Apex
ChainKMC X9KMC X10 CP
CranksetShimano TiagraSRAM S100
TireSpecialized All ConditionSpecialized Turbo Comp
RimMavic CXP22Mavic CXP22
BrakeShimano TiagraSRAM Apex
StemSpecialized Elite-SetSpecialized Comp-Set
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Riva

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