2012 Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The 540.0 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 540.0 Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 540.0 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- 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
Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 540.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 540.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 387mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 547mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 978mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 798mm | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 500mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 145mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac 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 Mid-CompactApex Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex DoubleTap | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S150 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | 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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