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2015 Specialized Allez Comp vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro

The 52 is the Specialized Tarmac Pro size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Comp. 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 Tarmac Pro

Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp in 49, the Specialized Tarmac Pro in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez Comp (49) and 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Pro is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Allez Comp, 49Specialized Tarmac Pro, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp 49Specialized Tarmac Pro 52Difference
Reach380mm386mm+6 mm
Stack523mm526mm+3 mm
Head tube angle72.25°73°+0.8°
Seat tube angle75.5°74°−1.5°
Effective top tube518mm537mm+19 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm970mm±0 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
Standover741mm755mm+14 mm
Seat tube length460mm462mm+2 mm
Head tube length120mm120mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed270mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Pro minus the Specialized Allez Comp. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Comp, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez CompSpecialized Tarmac Pro

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 Allez CompCompSpecialized Tarmac ProPro
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetFSA Gossamernot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 1.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Elitenot listed
BrakeSpecialized AXIS 2.0not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Sportnot listed
Bottom bracketnot listedPraxis 6806

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