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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 61 places the top of the head tube 65 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+65 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+21 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+34 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite (54.0) and 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Pro is the colored outline on top.J 979

Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Pro, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW Elite 54.0Specialized Tarmac Pro 61Difference
Reach387408mm+21 mm
Stack547612mm+65 mm
Head tube angle7374°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.572.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube549600mm+51 mm
Chainstay length405410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase9791013mm+34 mm
BB drop6967.5mm−2 mm
BB height273.5274mm+1 mm
Seat tube length500553mm+53 mm
Fork length368368mm±0 mm
Head tube length145210mm+65 mm
Standovernot listed850mm

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

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 DSW EliteDSW EliteSpecialized Tarmac ProPro
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterShimano Tiagranot listed
DerailleurShimano Tiagranot listed
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainKMC X-10not listed
CranksetShimano Tiagranot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Classicnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Shallow Dropnot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-Forged Alloynot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrapnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Sportnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Sportnot listed
Bottom bracketnot listedPraxis 6806

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