2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 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, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 401mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 593mm | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 582mm | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1003mm | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 834mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 547mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 190mm | +45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized Venge Elite
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 Smartweld | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
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