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2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro

The 64 is the Specialized Tarmac Pro size closest to your 61 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 Pro

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 61, the Specialized Tarmac Pro in 64 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (61) and 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro (64), 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 Tarmac Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 61Specialized Tarmac Pro, 64Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld 61Specialized Tarmac Pro 64Difference
Reach408mm415mm+7 mm
Stack631mm636mm+5 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600mm621mm+21 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1016mm+3 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
Standover854mm850mm−4 mm
Seat tube length580mm584mm+4 mm
Head tube length230mm235mm+5 mm
BB heightnot listed274.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Pro minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized Tarmac Pro

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 Tarmac ProPro
Bottom bracketnot listedPraxis 6806

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