2016 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −44 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 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 Tarmac Men's Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 386mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 548 | 504mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 518mm | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407 | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 970mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 270mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 783 | 730mm | −53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 431mm | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 369 | 368mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 100mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez E5, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp
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 Tarmac Men's CompMen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Octalink spline | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Tektro caliper | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| 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 Toupe Comp |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
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