2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's
The Specialized Tarmac Men's size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's in 56 places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 395mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 565mm | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 562mm | +24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 985mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 268mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 795mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 501mm | +1 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 363mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 163mm | +33 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's minus the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition ISpecialized Tarmac Men's
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 Sprint DSW Limited Edition IDSW Limited Edition I | Specialized Tarmac Men'sMen's |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL4 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10EL |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Elite |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Axis |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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