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2021 Specialized Allez Sprint LTD vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6

The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez Sprint LTD. 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 Tarmac SL6

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint LTD in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter 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

2021 Specialized Allez Sprint LTD (54) and 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Sprint LTD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is the colored outline on top.J 979

Specialized Allez Sprint LTD, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint LTD 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 54Difference
Reach387mm384mm−3 mm
Stack537mm544mm+7 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase979mm978mm−1 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover765mm775mm+10 mm
Seat tube length510mm481mm−29 mm
Fork length366mm363mm−3 mm
Head tube length133mm143mm+10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Allez Sprint LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint LTD, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint LTDSpecialized Tarmac SL6

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 Sprint LTDLTDSpecialized Tarmac SL6S-Works
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Force eTAP AXSSRAM RED eTAP AXS
CassetteSRAM ForceSRAM RED XG-1290
ChainSRAM ForceSRAM Red
CranksetSRAM Force 1 AXS Power MeterSRAM RED AXS Power Meter
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLRoval CLX 50
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Cotton
BrakeSRAM ForceSRAM Red eTap AXS
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Aerofly IInot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Tarmacnot listed
SaddleSpecialized PowerSpecialized S-Works Power
Hubnot listedSpecialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0

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