2014 Specialized Allez Limited vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert
The Specialized Tarmac Expert size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Expert
Compared with the Specialized Allez Limited in 540.0, the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 52 places the top of the head tube 21 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
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 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 Tarmac Expert, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Limited 540.0 | Specialized Tarmac Expert 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 386mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 526mm | −21 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 | 755mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 462mm | −38 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
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
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 Tarmac ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Smartweld E5 | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 40 | Fulcrum S4 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Toupe Expert |
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