2014 Specialized Allez Limited vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 56 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 560.0 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 Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez Limited in 560.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Limited, 560.0Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Limited 560.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 566mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.25° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 986mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 809mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 527mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 160mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez Limited. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Limited, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez LimitedSpecialized Venge Elite
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 Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Smartweld E5 | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 40 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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