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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 58.0 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact (56) and 2014 Specialized Venge HRR (58.0), 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 Venge HRR is the colored outline on top.J 986

Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 56Specialized Venge HRR, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Compact 56Specialized Venge HRR 58.0Difference
Reach392mm401mm+9 mm
Stack575mm593mm+18 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73°−0.3°
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase986mm1003mm+17 mm
Standover816mm834mm+18 mm
Seat tube length530mm547mm+17 mm
Head tube length170mm190mm+20 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

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 Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR
ShifterShimano 105SRAM RED 22
DerailleurShimano 105SRAM RED 22
CassetteShimano 105SRAM RED 22
ChainShimano TiagraSRAM RED22
CranksetShimano 105not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss Axis 2.0Roval Rapide CLX 60
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeShimano 105SRAM RED
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmacnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Romin Evo
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge

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