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2019 Specialized Allez 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 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

2019 Specialized Allez (54) and 2020 Specialized Allez E5 (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 is the colored outline on top.J 988

Specialized Allez, 54Specialized Allez E5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 54Specialized Allez E5 56Difference
Reach380mm385mm+5 mm
Stack570mm596mm+26 mm
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube552mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm420mm+5 mm
Wheelbase988mm999mm+11 mm
BB drop76mmnot listed
BB height264mmnot listed
Standover775mm785mm+10 mm
Seat tube length510mm530mm+20 mm
Fork length375mm368mm−7 mm
Head tube length155mm180mm+25 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized AllezSpecialized 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 AllezAllezSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano Claris R2000
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Claris
ChainKMC X8KMC X8
CranksetShimano Claris R200Shimano Claris R200
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportSpecialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Espoir Sport
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Bridge Saddle
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized Remove

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