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2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5

The 58 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 58 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 E5

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc in 58, the Specialized Allez E5 in 58 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc (58) and 2017 Specialized Allez E5 (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 58Specialized Allez E5, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 58Specialized Allez E5 58Difference
Reach402mm397mm−5 mm
Stack591mm606mm+15 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm410mm+3 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1008mm+5 mm
BB drop67.5mm68mm+1 mm
BB height274mm274mm±0 mm
Standover826mm834mm+8 mm
Seat tube length522mm550mm+28 mm
Fork length368mm369mm+1 mm
Head tube length190mm205mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp DiscSpecialized Allez E5

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 Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp DiscSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Claris R2400
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000Shimano Claris R2400
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELKMC Z7
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000FSA Gossamer Pro
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Specialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano RS785not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Toupé Sport

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