2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-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 Elite Mid-Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 490.0 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 7 mm further back, 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
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 490.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 490.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 380mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 523mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 970mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 741mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 460mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-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 Elite Mid-CompactElite Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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