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2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld

The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 49 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 E5 Smartweld

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc in 49, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+19 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc (49) and 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (52), 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 E5 Smartweld is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 49Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc 49Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52Difference
Reach386mm385mm−1 mm
Stack504mm523mm+19 mm
Head tube angle72.25°73°+0.8°
Seat tube angle75.5°74°−1.5°
Effective top tube518mm537mm+19 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm970mm±0 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover730mm777mm+47 mm
Seat tube length431mm480mm+49 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length100mm120mm+20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro DiscSpecialized 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 Pro DiscPro Disc Ultegra Di2Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
ShifterShimano 105 R785 Di2not listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6870 Di2, Shimano Ultegra Di2not listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano HG70not listed
Bottom bracketSpecialized Enduronot listed
WheelsetRoval CL 40not listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbonot listed
BrakeShimano BR-785not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé Pronot listed

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