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2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro vs 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite

The 58.0 is the Specialized Allez DSW Elite size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro. 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 Pro in 58, the Specialized Allez DSW Elite in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro (58) and 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite (58.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez DSW Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1002

Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro, 58Specialized Allez DSW Elite, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Men's Pro 58Specialized Allez DSW Elite 58.0Difference
Reach402mm402±0 mm
Stack591mm606+15 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube577mm587+10 mm
Chainstay length407mm407±0 mm
Wheelbase1002mm1008+6 mm
BB drop72mm68−4 mm
BB height268mm275+7 mm
Standover826mmnot listed
Seat tube length522mm540+18 mm
Fork length363mm368+5 mm
Head tube length190mm205+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro, 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Men's ProSpecialized Allez DSW Elite

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 ProMen's ProSpecialized Allez DSW EliteDSW Elite
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL6not listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8050 Di2Shimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano Ultegra R8000Shimano Tiagra
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X-10
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806not listed
WheelsetRoval CL 50Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8010Specialized Axis 1.0
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertSpecialized Toupé Sport
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-Forged Alloy
Bar tapenot listedSpecialized S-Wrap
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Sport

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