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

The 61 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 64 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp. 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 in 64, the Specialized Allez E5 in 61 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp (64) and 2017 Specialized Allez E5 (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 is the colored outline on top.J 1016

Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp, 64Specialized Allez E5, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp 64Specialized Allez E5 61Difference
Reach415mm401mm−14 mm
Stack636mm632mm−4 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube621mm600mm−21 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1016mm1014mm−2 mm
BB drop67.5mm68mm+1 mm
BB height274.5mm274mm−1 mm
Standover850mm860mm+10 mm
Seat tube length584mm580mm−4 mm
Fork length368mm369mm+1 mm
Head tube length235mm230mm−5 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Men's CompSpecialized 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 CompMen's CompSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL5not listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra R8000Shimano Claris R2400
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000Shimano Claris R2400
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELKMC Z7
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000FSA Gossamer Pro
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetRoval SLX 24Specialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8000not listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Toupé Sport

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