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2011 Specialized Allez Sport Compact vs 2013 Specialized Venge 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 Venge 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 Sport Compact numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sport Compact 54Specialized Venge OSBB 58.0Difference
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase978mm1003mm+25 mm
Standover798mm834mm+36 mm
Seat tube length510mm547mm+37 mm
Head tube length145mm190mm+45 mm
Reachnot listed401mm
Stacknot listed593mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge OSBB minus the Specialized Allez Sport Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Allez Sport Compact, 2013 Specialized Venge OSBB.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sport CompactSpecialized Venge 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 Sport CompactSport CompactSpecialized Venge OSBBS-Works OSBB
ShifterShimano Soranot listed
DerailleurShimano Sora, Shimano Tiagranot listed
CassetteShimano HG50not listed
ChainKMC X9not listed
CranksetTruVativ Isoflownot listed
TireSpecialized All Condition Sportnot listed
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeShimano Soranot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized SW Venge FACT

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