2014 Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld in 540.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 67 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +67 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld, 540.0Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld 540.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 407mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 614mm | +67 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 860mm | +62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 577mm | +77 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 210mm | +65 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 67.5mm |
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
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 Comp SmartweldComp Smartweld | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 1.0 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Specialized AXIS DC 2.0, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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