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2019 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Specialized Allez Elite (54)The Specialized Allez Elite frame drawn to scale.J 988

Only the Specialized Allez Elite is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Elite 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 56Difference
Reach380mmnot listed
Stack570mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5+0.3°
Effective top tube552mmnot listed
Chainstay length415mm410−5 mm
Wheelbase988mm990+2 mm
BB drop76mm72−4 mm
BB height264mm268+4 mm
Standover775mmnot listed
Seat tube length510mmnot listed
Fork length375mmnot listed
Head tube length155mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Elite, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez EliteSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

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 Tarmac SL7 Pro
ShifterShimano 105 R7000not listed
DerailleurShimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GSnot listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELnot listed
CranksetPraxis Alba M30not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Sportnot listed

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