2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 54.0, 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 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +59 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 402mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 547 | 606mm | +59 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 582mm | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 1003mm | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 273.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 540mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 205mm | +60 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 836mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Allez DSW Elite. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW 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 DSW EliteDSW Elite | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized S-Wrap | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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