2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 540.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Compact, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Compact 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 523mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 970mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 777mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 480mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompactSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 CompactCompact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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