2020 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2020 OPEN MIN.D.
The S is the OPEN MIN.D. size closest to your 49 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 OPEN MIN.D.
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 49, the OPEN MIN.D. in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez E5 is drawn. The OPEN MIN.D. numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 49 | OPEN MIN.D. S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374mm | 361 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 535mm | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 71 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.25° | 72.5 | −2.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 971 | −11 mm |
| Standover | 720mm | 743 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 467 | +7 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 135 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 530 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the OPEN MIN.D. minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez E5, 2020 OPEN MIN.D..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5OPEN MIN.D.
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 | OPEN MIN.D.MIN.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X8 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | DT Swiss CRC 1400 SPLINE DB 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Schwalbe Pro One |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | fizik Antares Versus Evo |
| Frame | not listed | OPEN MIN.D. |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM HRD Force AXS |
| Handlebar | not listed | ENVE Compact |
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