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2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite 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
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Elite 54Specialized Allez Compact 52Difference
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm970mm−3 mm
Standover777mm777mm±0 mm
Seat tube length510mm490mm−20 mm
Head tube length145mm120mm−25 mm
Reachnot listed385mm
Stacknot listed527mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Compact minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite, 2012 Specialized Allez Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac EliteSpecialized Allez Compact

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 Tarmac EliteEliteSpecialized Allez CompactCompact
FrameSpecialized Tarmac FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano 2300
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano 2300
CassetteShimano 105Shimano HG50
ChainKMC X10 CPKMC Z51
CranksetShimano R550Shimano 2300
TireSpecialized Mondo Pro IISpecialized Espoir Sport
RimMavic CXP22Alex Rims S480
BrakeShimano 105not listed
StemSpecialized Comp-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized ToupeSpecialized Riva
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Tarmac

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