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2012 Specialized Allez Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR

The 61.0 is the Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez 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 Venge HRR

Compared with the Specialized Allez Compact in 58, the Specialized Venge HRR in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2012 Specialized Allez Compact (58) and 2014 Specialized Venge HRR (61.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Compact is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge HRR is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Allez Compact, 58Specialized Venge HRR, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Compact 58Specialized Venge HRR 61.0Difference
Reach397mm407mm+10 mm
Stack607mm614mm+7 mm
Head tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73°72.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length407mm410mm+3 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1013mm+10 mm
Standover836mm860mm+24 mm
Seat tube length550mm577mm+27 mm
Head tube length205mm210mm+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Allez Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez 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 CompactCompactSpecialized Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR
ShifterShimano 2300SRAM RED 22
DerailleurShimano 2300SRAM RED 22
CassetteShimano HG50SRAM RED 22
ChainKMC Z51SRAM RED22
CranksetShimano 2300not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized S-Works Turbo
RimAlex Rims S480not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmacnot listed
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Romin Evo
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CLX 60
Brakenot listedSRAM RED
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge

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