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2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's

The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's size closest to your 61 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's

Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I in 61, the Specialized Tarmac Men's in 61 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I (61) and 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Men's is the colored outline on top.J 1005

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 61Specialized Tarmac Men's, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I 61Specialized Tarmac Men's 61Difference
Reach405mm408mm+3 mm
Stack604mm612mm+8 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73°−1.0°
Effective top tube578mm595mm+17 mm
Chainstay length407mm410mm+3 mm
Wheelbase1005mm1012mm+7 mm
BB drop69mm72mm+3 mm
BB height272.5mm268mm−5 mm
Standover833.8mm850mm+16 mm
Seat tube length570mm553mm−17 mm
Fork length368mm363mm−5 mm
Head tube length200mm210mm+10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition ISpecialized Tarmac Men's

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 SL Sprint Limited Edition IDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition ISpecialized Tarmac Men'sMen's
Bottom bracketSpecialized Enduronot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
Framenot listedSpecialized Tarmac SL4
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X10EL
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alba M30
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Elite
Brakenot listedTektro Axis
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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