2020 Specialized Allez Sprint vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's
The Specialized Tarmac Men's size closest to your 54.0 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Men's in 54 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same 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
Specialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Men's, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Men's 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 384mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 544mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 973mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 268mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 775mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 481mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 363mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 143mm | +13 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's minus the Specialized Allez Sprint. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez SprintSpecialized 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 SprintAllez Sprint Frameset | Specialized Tarmac Men'sMen's |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized Allez Sprint | 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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