2011 Specialized Allez Sport 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
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Sport Compact numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sport Compact 56 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 978mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 777mm | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 510mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 145mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Allez Sport Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Allez Sport Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sport CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite
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 Sport CompactSport Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora, Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | TruVativ Isoflow | SRAM S100 |
| Tire | Specialized All Condition Sport | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | Mavic CXP22 |
| Brake | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Riva |
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