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 56 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 566mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980mm | 986mm | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 809mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 527mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 160mm | +15 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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