2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset vs 2010 Specialized Allez Triple
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 Triple
- 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
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset 54 | Specialized Allez Triple 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 1018mm | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | not listed | |
| Standover | 777 | 853mm | +76 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 580mm | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 230mm | +85 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Triple minus the Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset. Full charts: 2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset, 2010 Specialized Allez Triple.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL FramesetSpecialized Allez Triple
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 Tarmac SL FramesetS-Works SL Frameset | Specialized Allez TripleTriple |
|---|---|---|
| Headset | Specialized Mindset | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Allez A1 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 2300 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 2300 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 2300 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Mondo Sport |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims S500 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Rival |
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