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2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Pro. 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 Pro in 52, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro (52) and 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Tarmac Pro, 52Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro 52Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52Difference
Reach386mm385mm−1 mm
Stack526mm523mm−3 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube537mm537mm±0 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm970mm±0 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
Standover755mm777mm+22 mm
Seat tube length462mm480mm+18 mm
Head tube length120mm120mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac ProSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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