2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB vs 2012 Specialized Allez Comp Compact
The Specialized Allez Comp Compact size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Comp Compact
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB in 56, the Specialized Allez Comp Compact in 49 places the top of the head tube 70 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −70 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5 OSBB, 56Specialized Allez Comp Compact, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 56 | Specialized Allez Comp Compact 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 385mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 505mm | −70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.25° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 75.5° | +2.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 737mm | −79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 460mm | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 170mm | 100mm | −70 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
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 E5 OSBB | Specialized Allez Comp CompactComp 105 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Elite-Set |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Riva |
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