2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro
The Specialized Tarmac Pro size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Pro
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Pro in 49 places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −43 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Pro, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Pro 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 386mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 547 | 504mm | −43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 518mm | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 970mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 273.5 | 270mm | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 431mm | −69 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 100mm | −45 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 730mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Pro minus the Specialized Allez DSW Elite. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW 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 DSW EliteDSW Elite | Specialized Tarmac ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 6806 |
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