2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Pro Race in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 58 places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 56Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Pro Race 56 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 402mm | +7 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 606mm | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 582mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1003mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 836mm | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 540mm | +39 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 205mm | +45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Race. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro Race | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | not listed |
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