2014 Specialized Allez Limited 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 Limited in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 24 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
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Limited, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Limited 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 523mm | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 777mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 480mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Limited. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Limited, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez LimitedSpecialized 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 LimitedS-Works Limited | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Smartweld E5 | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 40 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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