2014 Specialized Allez vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 56 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 560.0 Specialized Allez. 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 Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez in 560.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez, 560.0Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 560.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395.386mm | 395mm | −0 mm |
| Stack | 573.591mm | 566mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.25° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 986mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 809mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 527mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 160mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezSpecialized Venge Elite
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 AllezAllez | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R2400 | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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