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2015 Specialized Allez vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite

Compared with the Specialized Allez in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−10 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 (54) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 980

Specialized Allez, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 54Specialized Venge Elite 52Difference
Reach387mm385mm−2 mm
Stack548mm528mm−20 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube548mm537mm−11 mm
Chainstay length407mm405mm−2 mm
Wheelbase980mm970mm−10 mm
BB drop69mm71.5mm+3 mm
Standover783mm766mm−17 mm
Seat tube length510mm487mm−23 mm
Head tube length145mm120mm−25 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

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 Venge EliteElite 105
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano 105
ChainKMC Z51Shimano 105
CranksetShimano ClarisPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS ClassicFulcrum S5
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Turbo Elite
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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