2014 Specialized Allez Race 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 Race in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 56 places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Race, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Race 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 574mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 816mm | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 520mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 170mm | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Race, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez RaceSpecialized 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 RaceRace | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano R561, Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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