2017 Specialized Tarmac vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite
The Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac in 54, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 56.0 places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac, 54Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 56.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac 54 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 56.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 574 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 568 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 988 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 273.5 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 520 | +39 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized TarmacSpecialized 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 | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Bar tape | not listed | Specialized S-Wrap |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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