2019 Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert vs 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp size closest to your 44 Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc 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 Sprint Comp
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert in 44, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 49 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert, 44Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert 44 | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 378mm | +13 mm |
| Stack | 500mm | 508mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 75.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 490mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969mm | 974mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 266mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 735mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 470mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 366mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 105mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp minus the Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc Expert, 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Women's Disc ExpertSpecialized Allez 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 Women's Disc ExpertWomen's Disc Expert | Specialized Allez Sprint CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 R7020 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Oura Expert | Specialized Power Sport |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac |
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