2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro vs 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB
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 E5 OSBB
- 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
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro 54 | Specialized Allez E5 OSBB 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 863mm | +86 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 580mm | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 230mm | +85 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 402mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 632mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 OSBB minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro, 2012 Specialized Allez E5 OSBB.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 ProSpecialized Allez E5 OSBB
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.
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