2023 Specialized Allez vs 2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace
The Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace size closest to your 54 is the 495. Compare the 495 instead
What changes on the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace
Compared with the Specialized Allez in 54, the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace in 470 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez is drawn. The Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace numbers we have for size 470 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 54 | Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace 470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370mm | 361.9 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 569mm | 552.4 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 422 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 76mm | 72 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 274mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 470 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 378mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 140 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Allez, 2025 Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezPinarello X9 Shimano Dura Ace
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 AllezAllez - Shimano Claris | Pinarello X9 Shimano Dura AceShimano Dura Ace Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | Shimano CN-HG |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | MOST Ultrafast 40 |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR |
| Brake | Tektro MD-550 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Pinarello X9 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano SM-BB9200 Dura Ace |
| Handlebar | not listed | MOST Talon Ultra Light |
| Bar tape | not listed | MOST Bar Tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Pinarello Aero Seatpost |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Trap PACF |
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