2012 Specialized Allez Sport 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 Sport Compact in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sport Compact, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sport Compact 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 385mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 523mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 777mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 480mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Sport Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez Sport Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sport 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 Sport CompactSport Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Isoflow | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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