2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race 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 Expert Disc Race in 54.0, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 52.0 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 54.0Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 52.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race 54.0 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 52.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 387 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 526 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 538 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 972 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 72 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 271 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 480 | −30 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 Expert Disc Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc RaceSpecialized 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 Expert Disc RaceExpert Disc Race | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | Specialized S-Wrap |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | Specialized Sport |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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