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2014 Specialized Allez Expert vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The 61 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 580.0 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 580.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2014 Specialized Allez Expert (580.0) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Allez Expert, 580.0Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Expert 580.0Specialized Venge Elite 61Difference
Reach402mm407mm+5 mm
Stack606mm614mm+8 mm
Head tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73°72.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length407mm410mm+3 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1013mm+10 mm
Standover836mm860mm+24 mm
Seat tube length540mm577mm+37 mm
Head tube length205mm210mm+5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed600mm
BB dropnot listed67.5mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Allez ExpertExpertSpecialized Venge EliteElite 105
ForkSpecialized Tarmac Compnot listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
CassetteShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
ChainShimano UltegraShimano 105
CranksetFSA SL-KPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetFulcrum FiveFulcrum S5
TireSpecialized Espoir EliteSpecialized Turbo Elite
BrakeShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmac ExpertSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
SaddleSpecialized ToupeSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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