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2015 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite

The 58 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Comp. 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 Elite

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 58, the Specialized Allez Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Comp (58) and 2015 Specialized Allez Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Comp, 58Specialized Allez Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp 58Specialized Allez Elite 58Difference
Reach402mm402mm±0 mm
Stack591mm605mm+14 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm587mm+5 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1007mm+4 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
Standover826mm817mm−9 mm
Seat tube length550mm540mm−10 mm
Head tube length190mm205mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized Allez Elite

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 CompCompSpecialized Allez EliteElite
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X-10
CranksetPraxis TURN ZayanteShimano Tiagra
WheelsetFulcrum S4Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano UltegraSpecialized Axis 1.0
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Toupé Sport

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