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2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (54)The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp frame drawn to scale.J 979

Only the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 56Difference
Reach387mmnot listed
Stack537mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube541mm563mm+22 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase979mm991mm+12 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover765mm786mm+21 mm
Seat tube length510mm494mm−16 mm
Fork length366mm370mm+4 mm
Head tube length133mm157mm+24 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint CompSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

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 CompCompSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTD
ShifterShimano 105SRAM RED AXS
DerailleurShimano 105SRAM Red AXS
CassetteShimano 105SRAM RED XG-1290
ChainShimano 105SRAM RED
CranksetShimano 105 R7100SRAM RED AXS Power Meter
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Roval Rapide CLX II
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br
BrakeShimano 105SRAM Red AXS
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Tarmacnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized S-Works Power
Framenot listedSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Handlebarnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Stemnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit

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