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2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite

The 54.0 is the Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc. 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 DSW Elite

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc in 54, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 54.0 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+1 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 Pro Disc (54) and 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite (54.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez DSW Elite is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 54Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc 54Specialized Allez DSW Elite 54.0Difference
Reach387mm387±0 mm
Stack543mm547+4 mm
Head tube angle73°73±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Effective top tube548mm549+1 mm
Chainstay length405mm405±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm979+1 mm
BB drop69mm69±0 mm
BB height272.5mm273.5+1 mm
Standover775mmnot listed
Seat tube length481mm500+19 mm
Fork length368mm368±0 mm
Head tube length140mm145+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro DiscSpecialized Allez DSW Elite

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 Pro DiscPro Disc Ultegra Di2Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite
ShifterShimano 105 R785 Di2Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6870 Di2, Shimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
ChainShimano HG70KMC X-10
Bottom bracketSpecialized Enduronot listed
WheelsetRoval CL 40Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano BR-785Specialized Axis 1.0
SaddleSpecialized Toupé ProSpecialized Toupé Sport
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-Forged Alloy
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized S-Wrap
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Sport

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