2012 Specialized Allez Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
The Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 54 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge HRR
Compared with the Specialized Allez Compact in 54, the Specialized Venge HRR in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 45 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +45 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Compact, 54Specialized Venge HRR, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Compact 54 | Specialized Venge HRR 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 401mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 593mm | +45 mm |
| 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 | 834mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 547mm | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 190mm | +45 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
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 Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 2300 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Rim | Alex Rims S480 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Romin Evo |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM RED |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge |
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