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2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc

The 61.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac 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 Sprint Disc

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Disc in 61, the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 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 Disc (61) and 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc (61.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc is the colored outline on top.J 1012

Specialized Tarmac Disc, 61Specialized Allez Sprint Disc, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Disc 61Specialized Allez Sprint Disc 61.0Difference
Reach408mm405mm−3 mm
Stack612mm609mm−3 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Effective top tube595mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1012mm1010mm−2 mm
BB drop72mm69mm−3 mm
BB height268mm271mm+3 mm
Standover850mm832mm−18 mm
Seat tube length553mm570mm+17 mm
Fork length363mm363mm±0 mm
Head tube length210mm210mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc minus the Specialized Tarmac Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac DiscSpecialized Allez Sprint Disc

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 DiscS-Works DiscSpecialized Allez Sprint DiscDisc
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL6not listed
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Allez Sprint

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