2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro 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 Pro Race in 54.0, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 54.0Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Pro Race 54.0 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 402 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 606 | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 587 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 407 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 1008 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 68 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 275 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 775 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 540 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 205 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Pro 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 Pro RacePro Race | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | S Works FACT carbon | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Specialized Pro | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Roval CL 40 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | 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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