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2018 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5

The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Elite. 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 Allez E5

Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 49, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Allez Elite (49) and 2020 Specialized Allez E5 (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Allez Elite, 49Specialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Elite 49Specialized Allez E5 49Difference
Reach374mm374mm±0 mm
Stack535mm535mm±0 mm
Head tube angle72.25°72.25°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.25°75.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube515mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm420mm+5 mm
Wheelbase978mm982mm+4 mm
BB drop77mmnot listed
BB height263mmnot listed
Standover740mm720mm−20 mm
Seat tube length460mm460mm±0 mm
Fork length375mm368mm−7 mm
Head tube length120mm125mm+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Elite, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized Allez E5

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 EliteEliteSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Claris R2000
DerailleurShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105Shimano Claris
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELKMC X8
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DShimano Claris R200
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Specialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeTektro Axisnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Bridge Saddle
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized Remove

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