2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
The 520.0 is the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. 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 Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 490.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 490.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 490.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 386mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 523mm | 526mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 755mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 490mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-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 SmartweldSmartweld | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Comp |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Ruby Gel |
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