2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 540.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 580.0 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 540.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 580.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 540.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 580.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 402mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 606mm | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 1003mm | +22 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 836mm | +61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 540mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K Light | not listed |
| Chainring | FSA SL-K Light | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 4 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized CompSet | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Ruby Gel | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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