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2017 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The 56 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 56 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 Venge Elite

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 56, the Specialized Venge Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez E5 (56) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 990

Specialized Allez E5, 56Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 56Specialized Venge Elite 56Difference
Reach392mm395mm+3 mm
Stack574mm566mm−8 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube565mm565mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm405mm−2 mm
Wheelbase990mm986mm−4 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover805mm809mm+4 mm
Seat tube length530mm527mm−3 mm
Fork length369mmnot listed
Head tube length170mm160mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez E5, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5Specialized Venge Elite

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 Venge EliteElite 105
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano 105
ChainKMC Z7Shimano 105
CranksetFSA Gossamer ProPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportFulcrum S5
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Turbo Elite
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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