2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite
The Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 56 is the 56.0. Compare the 56.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp in 56, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp, 56Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp 56 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 380 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 523 | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.25 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 75.5 | +2.3° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 515 | −50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 971 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 271 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 460 | −41 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 120 | −40 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's CompSpecialized 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 CompMen's Comp | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL5 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | 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 | Roval SLX 24 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | 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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