2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 56Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 56 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 385mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 523mm | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 537mm | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 777mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 480mm | −21 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 120mm | −40 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized 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 CompComp | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R5800 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | not listed |
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