2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite
The 49.0 is the Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert. 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 DSW Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert in 52, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 52Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert 52 | Specialized Allez DSW Elite 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 523 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.25 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 531mm | 515 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 971 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 271 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 755mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 460 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 126mm | 120 | −6 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertMen's Expert | Specialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8010 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | 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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