2012 Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB
The Specialized Allez E5 OSBB size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB
Compared with the Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 61 places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +57 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact, 56Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact 56 | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 402mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 632mm | +57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5° | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1013mm | +27 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 863mm | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 580mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 230mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EVO Mid-CompactSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
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 EVO Mid-CompactEVO Rival Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Rival Double-Tap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 4.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex, SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | not listed |
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