2018 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Specialized Allez E5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 596mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.25° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 552mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 420mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 988mm | 999mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 264mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775mm | 785mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 530mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | 368mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 180mm | +25 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
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 EliteElite | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
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