2014 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 540.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 540.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 580.0 places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +44 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 540.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 580.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 540.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 580.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 402mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 591mm | +44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1007mm | +29 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 826mm | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 550mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Elite, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Specialized Ruby Gel |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
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