2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB
The Specialized Allez E5 OSBB size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB
Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp Compact in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 54 places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 56Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp Compact 56 | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 385mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 548mm | −27 mm |
| 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 | 798mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 510mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 145mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Comp CompactSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
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 Comp CompactComp 105 Compact | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
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