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2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace vs 2012 Specialized Allez Compact

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Allez Compact

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace 54Specialized Allez Compact 54Difference
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm978mm+5 mm
Standover777mm798mm+21 mm
Seat tube length510mm510mm±0 mm
Head tube length145mm145mm±0 mm
Reachnot listed385mm
Stacknot listed548mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Compact minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace, 2012 Specialized Allez Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura AceSpecialized Allez Compact

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 SL3 Dura AceS-Works Dura AceSpecialized Allez CompactCompact
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-AceShimano 2300
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceShimano 2300
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano HG50
ChainShimano Dura-AceKMC Z51
WheelsetRoval Rapide SL 45not listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Mondo OpenSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano Dura-Acenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé TeamSpecialized Riva
Cranksetnot listedShimano 2300
Rimnot listedAlex Rims S480
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Tarmac

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