2014 Specialized Allez Limited vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 540.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
Compared with the Specialized Allez Limited in 540.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 520.0 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 SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Limited 540.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 520.0 | 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 | 490mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez Limited. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Limited, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez LimitedSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Smartweld E5 | Specialized FACT 10r |
| 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 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL | KMC |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 40 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Ruby Gel |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
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