2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
The Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 56 is the 56.0. Compare the 56.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge HRR
Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp Compact in 56, the Specialized Venge HRR in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 69 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −69 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 56Specialized Venge HRR, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp Compact 56 | Specialized Venge HRR 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 385mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 506mm | −69 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.25° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 75.5° | +2.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 741mm | −75 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 467mm | −63 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 100mm | −70 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Allez Comp Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Comp CompactSpecialized Venge HRR
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 Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Romin Evo |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge |
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