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2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Allez

The 52 is the Specialized Allez size closest to your 49 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 Allez

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 49, the Specialized Allez in 52 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (49) and 2015 Specialized Allez (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 49Specialized Allez, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld 49Specialized Allez 52Difference
Reach380mm387mm+7 mm
Stack523mm527mm+4 mm
Head tube angle72.25°73°+0.8°
Seat tube angle75.5°74°−1.5°
Effective top tube518mm538mm+20 mm
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase970mm974mm+4 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
Standover741mm759mm+18 mm
Seat tube length460mm490mm+30 mm
Head tube length120mm120mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Allez.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized Allez

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 SmartweldSpecialized AllezAllez
Shifternot listedShimano Claris R2400
Derailleurnot listedShimano Claris R2400
Chainnot listedKMC Z51
Cranksetnot listedShimano Claris
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Classic
Tirenot listedSpecialized Espoir Sport
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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