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2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II

The 54 is the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac SL6. 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 DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 54, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II in 54 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (54) and 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL6 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II is the colored outline on top.J 973

Specialized Tarmac SL6, 54Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 54Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II 54Difference
Reach384385mm+1 mm
Stack544533mm−11 mm
Head tube angle7373°±0.0°
Seat tube angle7474°±0.0°
Effective top tube540538mm−2 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm972mm−1 mm
BB drop72mm69mm−3 mm
BB height268mm272.5mm+5 mm
Standover775765.5mm−10 mm
Seat tube length481500mm+19 mm
Fork length363mm368mm+5 mm
Head tube length143130mm−13 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II

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 SL6S-WorksSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL6not listed
Bottom bracketnot listedSpecialized Enduro
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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