2012 Specialized Allez Compact vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite

Bike A

2012 Specialized Allez Compact

Bike B

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

Only the Specialized Allez Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack.

Measurement	Specialized Allez Compact 54	Specialized Tarmac Elite 58	Difference
Reach	385mm	not listed
Stack	548mm	not listed
Head tube angle	73°	73.5°	+0.5°
Seat tube angle	73.5°	73°	−0.5°
Chainstay length	405mm	407mm	+2 mm
Wheelbase	978mm	1003mm	+25 mm
Standover	798mm	828mm	+30 mm
Seat tube length	510mm	550mm	+40 mm
Head tube length	145mm	205mm	+60 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Allez Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.

Specialized Allez CompactSpecialized Tarmac Elite

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.

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

Part	Specialized Allez CompactCompact	Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
Shifter	Shimano 2300	SRAM Apex
Derailleur	Shimano 2300	SRAM Apex
Cassette	Shimano HG50	SRAM Apex
Chain	KMC Z51	KMC X10 CP
Crankset	Shimano 2300	SRAM S100
Tire	Specialized Espoir Sport	Specialized Turbo Comp
Rim	Alex Rims S480	Mavic CXP22
Handlebar	Specialized Tarmac	not listed
Saddle	Specialized Riva	Specialized Riva
Brake	not listed	SRAM Apex
Stem	not listed	Specialized Comp-Set

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