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2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The 61 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 61 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 Venge Elite

Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Elite in 61, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez E5 Elite (61) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1014

Specialized Allez E5 Elite, 61Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Elite 61Specialized Venge Elite 61Difference
Reach401mm407mm+6 mm
Stack632mm614mm−18 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600mm600mm±0 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1014mm1013mm−1 mm
BB drop68mm67.5mm−1 mm
BB height274mmnot listed
Standover860mm860mm±0 mm
Seat tube length580mm577mm−3 mm
Fork length369mmnot listed
Head tube length230mm210mm−20 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5 EliteSpecialized 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 E5 EliteEliteSpecialized Venge EliteElite 105
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra 4700Shimano 105
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano 105
ChainKMC X-10Shimano 105
CranksetPraxis AlbaPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportFulcrum S5
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized Turbo Elite
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano 105
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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