2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race in 54.0, 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 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +88 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 408mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 631mm | +88 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 600mm | +52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 1013mm | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 775 | 854mm | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 580mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 230mm | +90 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc 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 Expert Disc RaceExpert Disc Race | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | not listed |
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