2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite, 54Specialized Allez E5, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite 54 | Specialized Allez E5 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 387mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 527mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 538mm | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977mm | 974mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 270mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 759mm | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 490mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's EliteSpecialized Allez E5
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 EliteMen's Elite | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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