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2016 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA

The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 61.0 Specialized Allez E5. 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 SL5 Men's Expert DA

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 61.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 61 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2016 Specialized Allez E5 (61.0) and 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA is the colored outline on top.J 1014

Specialized Allez E5, 61.0Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 61.0Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 61Difference
Reach401408mm+7 mm
Stack632612mm−20 mm
Head tube angle7474°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.572.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600600mm±0 mm
Chainstay length410410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10141013mm−1 mm
BB drop6867.5mm−1 mm
BB height274274mm±0 mm
Standover860850mm−10 mm
Seat tube length580553mm−27 mm
Fork length369368mm−1 mm
Head tube length230210mm−20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez E5, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA

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 E5Allez E5Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteSunRace 8-SpeedShimano 105
ChainKMC Z7Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano ClarisShimano Dura-Ace R9100
Bottom bracketShimano Octalink splineShimano Dura-Ace BB
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS ClassicRoval SLX 24
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeTektro caliperShimano Dura-Ace R9100
HandlebarSpecialized Shallow Dropnot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-Forged Alloynot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized S-Wrapnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Sportnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Toupe Expert
Framenot listedSpecialized Tarmac SL5

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