2020 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2020 OPEN MIN.D.
The M is the OPEN MIN.D. size closest to your 54 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 OPEN MIN.D.
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the OPEN MIN.D. in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez Elite is drawn. The OPEN MIN.D. numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | OPEN MIN.D. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 373 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 560 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 991mm | 978 | −13 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 769 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 491 | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 158 | +3 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 550 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71 |
Differences are the OPEN MIN.D. minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Elite, 2020 OPEN MIN.D..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteOPEN MIN.D.
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 | OPEN MIN.D.MIN.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss CRC 1400 SPLINE DB 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Schwalbe Pro One |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | SRAM HRD Force AXS |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | fizik Antares Versus Evo |
| Frame | not listed | OPEN MIN.D. |
| Handlebar | not listed | ENVE Compact |
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