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2012 Specialized Secteur Elite Compact vs 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double

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 Allez Steel Double

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
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−7 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Secteur Elite Compact (52)The Specialized Secteur Elite Compact frame drawn to scale.J 989

Only the Specialized Secteur Elite Compact is drawn. The Specialized Allez Steel Double numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Secteur Elite Compact 52Specialized Allez Steel Double 54Difference
Reach378mmnot listed
Stack547mmnot listed
Head tube angle72°72.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length412mm405mm−7 mm
Wheelbase989mm982mm−7 mm
Standover756mm791mm+35 mm
Seat tube length447mm560mm+113 mm
Head tube length145mm122mm−23 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Steel Double minus the Specialized Secteur Elite Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Secteur Elite Compact, 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur Elite CompactSpecialized Allez Steel Double

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 Secteur Elite CompactElite CompactSpecialized Allez Steel DoubleSteel Double
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano R400
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano 2300
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano HG50
ChainShimano TiagraKMC Z51
CranksetShimano TiagraShimano 2300
WheelsetDT Swiss Axis 1.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSpecialized All Condition Sport
StemSpecialized Elite-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized Riva Plus SecteurSpecialized Riva
Framenot listedReynolds 520
Forknot listedSpecialized Allez
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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