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2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB

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 E5 OSBB

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
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.3°
Steeper: sharper steering
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 49 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Elite 49Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 56Difference
Head tube angle72.25°73.5°+1.3°
Seat tube angle75.5°73.25°−2.3°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm986mm+16 mm
Standover730mm816mm+86 mm
Seat tube length460mm530mm+70 mm
Head tube length100mm170mm+70 mm
Reachnot listed392mm
Stacknot listed575mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac EliteSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB

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 EliteElite ApexSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
ShifterSRAM Apexnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apexnot listed
CassetteSRAM Apexnot listed
ChainKMC X10 CPnot listed
CranksetSRAM S100not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Compnot listed
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeSRAM Apexnot listed
StemSpecialized Comp-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Rivanot listed

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