2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite
The 58.0 is the Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp 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 Men's Comp Disc in 61, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 61Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 61 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408mm | 402 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 606 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 73 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600mm | 587 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 407 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013mm | 1008 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 67.5mm | 68 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 274mm | 275 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 850mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 553mm | 540 | −13 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 210mm | 205 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp DiscSpecialized Allez DSW Elite
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 Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp Disc | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano RS785 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Bar tape | not listed | Specialized S-Wrap |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Sport |
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