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2015 Specialized Allez Comp Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Comp Race. 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 Allez E5 Smartweld

Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp Race in 49, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
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About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez Comp Race (49) and 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp Race is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Allez Comp Race, 49Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp Race 49Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 49Difference
Reach380mm380mm±0 mm
Stack523mm523mm±0 mm
Head tube angle72.25°72.25°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube518mm518mm±0 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm970mm±0 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
Standover741mm741mm±0 mm
Seat tube length460mm460mm±0 mm
Head tube length120mm120mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Comp Race. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Comp Race, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Comp RaceSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld

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 Comp RaceComp RaceSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetPraxis TURN Zayantenot listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeSpecialized AXIS 2.0not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Sportnot listed

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