2017 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 56 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5, 54Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 564mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 565mm | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 986mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 795mm | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 501mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 368mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 160mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2017 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
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 SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
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