2015 Specialized Allez Comp vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 58 places the top of the head tube 59 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +59 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Comp, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Comp 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 402mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 606mm | +59 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 582mm | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1003mm | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 836mm | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 540mm | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Comp. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Comp, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez CompSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 CompComp | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 1.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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