2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's
The 52 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III. 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 III in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 380mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 527mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 531mm | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 970mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 74mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 266mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 755mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 462mm | −38 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 363mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 126mm | −4 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIISpecialized Tarmac Men's
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 SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III | Specialized Tarmac Men'sMen's |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Enduro | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL4 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10EL |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Elite |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Axis |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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