2018 Specialized Tarmac Ultralight vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The 54.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Ultralight. 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 Sprint
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Ultralight in 52, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 54.0 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Ultralight, 52Specialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Ultralight 52 | Specialized Allez Sprint 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 533mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 531mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 972mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 69mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 272.5mm | +7 mm |
| Standover | 755mm | 765.5mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 500mm | +38 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 126mm | 130mm | +4 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Specialized Tarmac Ultralight. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Ultralight, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac 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 UltralightS-Works Ultralight | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Specialized C-clips | not listed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Allez Sprint |
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