2014 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert
The Specialized Tarmac Expert size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Expert
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 540.0, the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 56 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 540.0Specialized Tarmac Expert, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 540.0 | Specialized Tarmac Expert 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 564mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 795mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 501mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 160mm | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Expert minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Elite, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized Tarmac Expert
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 EliteElite | Specialized Tarmac ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Fulcrum S4 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Toupe Expert |
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