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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 61 places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+57 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+27 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact (56) and 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB is the colored outline on top.J 986

Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 56Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Compact 56Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 61Difference
Reach392mm402mm+10 mm
Stack575mm632mm+57 mm
Head tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°72.5°−0.8°
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase986mm1013mm+27 mm
Standover816mm863mm+47 mm
Seat tube length530mm580mm+50 mm
Head tube length170mm230mm+60 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

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 Comp CompactComp 105 CompactSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainShimano Tiagranot listed
CranksetShimano 105not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss Axis 2.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeShimano 105not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmacnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed

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