2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 54Specialized Allez E5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 54 | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 392mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 574mm | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 990mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 805mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 530mm | +49 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DASpecialized Allez E5
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 SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL5 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Dura-Ace BB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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