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2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 71 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+71 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite (54) and 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is the colored outline on top.J 972

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 54Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 54Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 61Difference
Reach385mm405mm+20 mm
Stack533mm604mm+71 mm
Head tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube538mm578mm+40 mm
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase972mm1005mm+33 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
BB height272.5mm272.5mm±0 mm
Standover765.5mm833.8mm+68 mm
Seat tube length500mm570mm+70 mm
Fork length368mm368mm±0 mm
Head tube length130mm200mm+70 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint EliteSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp

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 EliteDSW SL Sprint EliteSpecialized Allez Sprint CompComp
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano 105 R7000
DerailleurShimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano TiagraShimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano 105 R7000
ChainKMC X-10KMC X11 EL
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DPraxis Zayante
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportDT Swiss R460
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano 105 R7000
SeatpostSpecialized VengeSpecialized Venge
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Toupé Sport
Bottom bracketnot listedPraxis 6806

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