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2015 Specialized Allez vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

The 56 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez. 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 Allez E5 Smartweld

Compared with the Specialized Allez in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez (56) and 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is the colored outline on top.J 990

Specialized Allez, 56Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 56Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 56Difference
Reach392mm395mm+3 mm
Stack574mm574mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube565mm565mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm405mm−2 mm
Wheelbase990mm986mm−4 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
Standover805mm816mm+11 mm
Seat tube length530mm520mm−10 mm
Head tube length170mm170mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized AllezSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized AllezAllezSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
ShifterShimano Claris R2400not listed
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400not listed
ChainKMC Z51not listed
CranksetShimano Clarisnot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Classicnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Sportnot listed

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