2012 Specialized Allez Comp Mid-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 Mid-Compact in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 64 places the top of the head tube 77 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +77 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact, 56Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 64Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp Mid-Compact 56 | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 64 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 401mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 652mm | +77 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5° | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1017mm | +31 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 892mm | +76 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 620mm | +90 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 250mm | +80 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
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 Mid-CompactComp Apex Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S350 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
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