2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez E5 Elite. 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 Elite in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 54 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same 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
Specialized Allez E5 Elite, 54Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 387mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 548mm | 543mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 548mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 978mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 775mm | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 481mm | −29 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 368mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 140mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Allez E5 Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 EliteSpecialized 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 E5 EliteElite | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra 4700 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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