2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Allez
The Specialized Allez size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 540.0, the Specialized Allez in 56 places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 540.0Specialized Allez, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 540.0 | Specialized Allez 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 392mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 574mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 990mm | +12 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 805mm | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 530mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 170mm | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Allez.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized Allez
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 SmartweldSmartweld | Specialized AllezAllez |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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