2017 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 20 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
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 528mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 537mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 970mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 783mm | 766mm | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 487mm | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 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
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 Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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