2015 Specialized Allez vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 52 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 Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez in 52, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same 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
Specialized Allez, 52Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 52 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 528mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 537mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974mm | 970mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 71.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 759mm | 766mm | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490mm | 487mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezSpecialized 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 AllezAllez | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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