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2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I in 54, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−31 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I (54) and 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp is the colored outline on top.J 972

Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 54Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I 54Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 49Difference
Reach385mm375mm−10 mm
Stack533mm502mm−31 mm
Head tube angle73°72.25°−0.8°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube538mm519mm−19 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase972mm959mm−13 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
BB height272.5mm272.5mm±0 mm
Standover765.5mm732.3mm−33 mm
Seat tube length500mm460mm−40 mm
Fork length368mm368mm±0 mm
Head tube length130mm100mm−30 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition ISpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition IDSW Limited Edition ISpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806not listed
SeatpostSpecialized VengeSpecialized Venge
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X-11
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alba 2D
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Elite
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedSpecialized AXIS 2.0
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupé Sport

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