2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's
The Specialized Tarmac Men's size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's in 49 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 375mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 514mm | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.75° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 508mm | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 968mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 74mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 266mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 740mm | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 431mm | −69 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 363mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 115mm | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint EliteSpecialized 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 EliteDSW SL Sprint Elite | Specialized Tarmac Men'sMen's |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X10EL |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Espoir Elite |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Tektro Axis |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL4 |
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