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2014 Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The 61 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 610.0 Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld. 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 Comp Smartweld in 610.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−1 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

2014 Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld (610.0) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld, 610.0Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Smartweld 610.0Specialized Venge Elite 61Difference
Reach408mm407mm−1 mm
Stack631mm614mm−17 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1013mm±0 mm
Standover854mm860mm+6 mm
Seat tube length580mm577mm−3 mm
Head tube length230mm210mm−20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed600mm
BB dropnot listed67.5mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp SmartweldSpecialized Venge Elite

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Allez Comp SmartweldComp SmartweldSpecialized Venge EliteElite 105
ForkSpecialized Tarmac Compnot listed
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano 105
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano 105
ChainKMC X10Shimano 105
CranksetFSA GossamerPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 1.0Fulcrum S5
TireSpecialized EspoirSpecialized Turbo Elite
BrakeSpecialized AXIS DC 2.0, Shimano TiagraShimano 105
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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