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2014 Specialized Allez Limited vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert

The 64 is the Specialized Tarmac Expert size closest to your 610.0 Specialized Allez Limited. 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 Tarmac Expert

Compared with the Specialized Allez Limited in 610.0, the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 64 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2014 Specialized Allez Limited (610.0) and 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert (64), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Limited is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Expert is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Allez Limited, 610.0Specialized Tarmac Expert, 64Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Limited 610.0Specialized Tarmac Expert 64Difference
Reach408mm415mm+7 mm
Stack631mm636mm+5 mm
Head tube angle74°74.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1016mm+3 mm
Standover854mm850mm−4 mm
Seat tube length580mm584mm+4 mm
Head tube length230mm235mm+5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed621mm
BB dropnot listed67.5mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Expert minus the Specialized Allez Limited. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Limited, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez LimitedSpecialized Tarmac Expert

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 LimitedS-Works LimitedSpecialized Tarmac ExpertExpert
FrameSpecialized S-Works Smartweld E5not listed
ForkSpecialized S-Works Tarmacnot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-Ace R9000Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace R9000Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano Dura-Ace R9000Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X11 SLShimano Ultegra
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLX 40Fulcrum S4
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano Dura-Ace R9000Shimano Ultegra
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Tarmacnot listed
SaddleSpecialized ToupeSpecialized Toupe Expert

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