2012 Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
The Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 56 is the 56.0. Compare the 56.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge HRR
Compared with the Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact in 56, the Specialized Venge HRR in 52.0 places the top of the head tube 47 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −47 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact, 56Specialized Venge HRR, 52.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact 56 | Specialized Venge HRR 52.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 385mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 528mm | −47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74° | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 766mm | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 487mm | −43 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 120mm | −50 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez EVO Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EVO Mid-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 EVO Mid-CompactEVO Rival Mid-Compact | Specialized Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Rival Double-Tap | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 4.0 | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM Apex, SRAM Rival | SRAM RED |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | Specialized Romin Evo |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge |
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