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2011 Specialized Allez Triple 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
+35 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Triple numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Triple 54Specialized Tarmac Elite 61Difference
Head tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase978mm1013mm+35 mm
Standover798mm857mm+59 mm
Seat tube length510mm580mm+70 mm
Head tube length145mm230mm+85 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez TripleSpecialized 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 TripleTripleSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ShifterShimano 2300SRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano 2300SRAM Apex
CassetteShimano HG50SRAM Apex
ChainKMC Z51KMC X10 CP
CranksetShimano 2300SRAM S100
TireSpecialized All Condition SportSpecialized Turbo Comp
RimMavic CXP22Mavic CXP22
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Riva
Brakenot listedSRAM Apex
Stemnot listedSpecialized Comp-Set

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