2014 Specialized Allez Expert vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Allez Expert in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 49 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame 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 Expert, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Expert 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 380mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 523mm | −24 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 | 460mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Expert. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Expert, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez ExpertSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Five | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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