2014 Specialized Allez Elite 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 Elite in 540.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 540.0Specialized Venge Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 540.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 506mm | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 741mm | −57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 467mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 100mm | −45 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Elite, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | 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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