2015 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro
The Specialized Tarmac Pro size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Pro
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Pro in 56 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Specialized Tarmac Pro, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac Pro 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 564mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 565mm | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977mm | 986mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | 795mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 501mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 160mm | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Pro minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Elite, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized Tarmac Pro
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 Tarmac ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 6806 |
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