2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac S-Build in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 61 places the top of the head tube 88 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +88 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac S-Build, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac S-Build 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 408mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 631mm | +88 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 600mm | +52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 854mm | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 580mm | +99 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 230mm | +90 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac S-Build. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac S-BuildSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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