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2012 Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB

The 54 is the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB

Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact (54) and 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact, 54Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact 54Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 54Difference
Reach385mm385mm±0 mm
Stack548mm548mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
Standover798mm798mm±0 mm
Seat tube length510mm510mm±0 mm
Head tube length145mm145mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp Mid-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 Mid-CompactComp Apex Mid-CompactSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
ShifterSRAM Apex DoubleTapnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apexnot listed
CassetteSRAM Apexnot listed
ChainKMC X10 CPnot listed
CranksetSRAM S350not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss Axis 2.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmacnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed

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