2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite
The Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 54.0, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 54.0Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 54.0 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 380 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 523 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.25 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 515 | −33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 971 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 72 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 271 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 460 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 120 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized Allez DSW Elite
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 CompComp | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S-19 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | Specialized S-Wrap |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp Carbon | Specialized Sport |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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