2015 Specialized Allez Elite 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 Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 523mm | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 537mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977mm | 970mm | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | 777mm | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 480mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Elite, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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