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2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Allez

The Specialized Allez size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 54, the Specialized Allez in 61 places the top of the head tube 85 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+85 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (54) and 2015 Specialized Allez (61), 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 978

Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 54Specialized Allez, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld 54Specialized Allez 61Difference
Reach387mm401mm+14 mm
Stack547mm632mm+85 mm
Head tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube548mm601mm+53 mm
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase978mm1014mm+36 mm
BB drop69mm67.5mm−2 mm
Standover798mm860mm+62 mm
Seat tube length500mm580mm+80 mm
Head tube length145mm230mm+85 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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