2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
The 49 is the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II size closest to your 44 Specialized Tarmac Women'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 SL Sprint Limited Edition II
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert in 44, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert, 44Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert 44 | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 375mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 500mm | 502mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72.25° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 74° | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 490mm | 519mm | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 964mm | 959mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 69mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 272.5mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 732.3mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 460mm | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II minus the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Women's ExpertSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
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 Women's ExpertWomen's Expert | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8010 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Oura Pro | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Specialized Enduro |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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