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2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

The 58 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition in 58, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 58 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition (58) and 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 58Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition 58Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 58Difference
Reach402mm402mm±0 mm
Stack591mm606mm+15 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1003mm±0 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
BB height274mmnot listed
Standover826mm836mm+10 mm
Seat tube length522mm540mm+18 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length190mm205mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch EditionSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac Comp Torch EditionComp Torch EditionSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
ShifterShimano Ultegra R6800not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6800not listed
CassetteShimano 105 R5800not listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbonot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegranot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe Compnot listed

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