2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact 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
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez Comp Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp Compact 56 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 575mm | not listed | |
| 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 | 777mm | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 510mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 145mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Comp CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite
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 Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | SRAM S100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Riva |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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