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2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB vs 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact

The 56 is the Specialized Allez Comp Compact size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB. 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 Specialized Allez Comp Compact

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 56, the Specialized Allez Comp Compact in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB (56) and 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 OSBB is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Comp Compact is the colored outline on top.J 986

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB 56Specialized Allez Comp Compact 56Difference
Reach392mm392mm±0 mm
Stack575mm575mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase986mm986mm±0 mm
Standover816mm816mm±0 mm
Seat tube length530mm530mm±0 mm
Head tube length170mm170mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Comp Compact minus the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5 OSBBSpecialized Allez Comp Compact

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 E5 OSBBSpecialized Allez Comp CompactComp 105 Compact
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedShimano Tiagra
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss Axis 2.0
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Tarmac
Stemnot listedSpecialized Elite-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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