2016 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2015 Specialized Allez Sport
The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 54.0, the Specialized Allez Sport in 49 places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5, 54.0Specialized Allez Sport, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 54.0 | Specialized Allez Sport 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 387mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 548 | 506mm | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 520mm | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407 | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 972mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 783 | 736mm | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 460mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 369 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 100mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez E5, 2015 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Specialized Allez Sport
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 E5Allez E5 | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Octalink spline | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Tektro caliper | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized S-Wrap | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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