2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double 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
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Steel Double numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Steel Double 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 610.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 74° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 1019mm | +37 mm |
| Standover | 791mm | 850mm | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 580mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 122mm | 230mm | +108 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 408mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 612mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Steel Double. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Steel DoubleSpecialized 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 Steel DoubleSteel Double | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Reynolds 520 | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Fork | Specialized Allez | not listed |
| 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 All Condition Sport | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | Specialized CompSet |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | 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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