2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Elite in 54, 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 Elite, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 386mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 504mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 518mm | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 970mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 270mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 730mm | −53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 431mm | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 368mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 100mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp minus the Specialized Allez E5 Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 EliteSpecialized 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 E5 EliteElite | Specialized Tarmac Men's CompMen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra 4700 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
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