2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact vs 2012 Specialized Allez Compact
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 Compact
- 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
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 54 | Specialized Allez Compact 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 986mm | +13 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 816mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 530mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 170mm | +25 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 392mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 575mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Compact minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact, 2012 Specialized Allez Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Elite CompactSpecialized Allez Compact
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 Elite CompactElite Compact | Specialized Allez CompactCompact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 2300 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 2300 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | Shimano R600 | Shimano 2300 |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Pro II | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | Alex Rims S480 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Riva |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
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