2014 Specialized Allez Expert vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Allez Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez Expert in 490.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Expert, 490.0Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Expert 490.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 523mm | 528mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 766mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 487mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez Expert. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Expert, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Five | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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