2012 Specialized Allez Compact vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Allez Compact in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 560.0 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Compact, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 560.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Compact 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 560.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 395mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 574mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 816mm | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 520mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 170mm | +25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez CompactSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 CompactCompact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims S480 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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