2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 49 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 380mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 523mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 518mm | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775mm | 741mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 460mm | −21 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
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