2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your 54 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight in 54, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 52.0 places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 54Specialized Allez Sprint, 52.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 54 | Specialized Allez Sprint 52.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 380mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 514mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 961mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 272.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 745.8mm | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 480mm | −1 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 110mm | −33 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's UltralightSpecialized Allez Sprint
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 SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized eecycleworks eebrake | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | not listed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Allez Sprint |
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