2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight in 54, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 54Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 54 | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 375mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 502mm | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | 519mm | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 959mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 272.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 732.3mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 460mm | −21 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 100mm | −43 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's UltralightSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
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 UltralightMen's S-Works Ultralight | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC X-11 |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Specialized eecycleworks eebrake | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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