2014 Specialized Allez Race vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Allez Race. 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 Race in 490.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Race, 490.0Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Race 490.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 523mm | 528mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 766mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 487mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Race, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez RaceSpecialized 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 RaceRace | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano R561, Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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