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

The 61 is the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II size closest to your 61 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 61, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II in 61 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (61) and 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II (61), 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 1012

Specialized Tarmac SL6, 61Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 61Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II 61Difference
Reach408mm405mm−3 mm
Stack612mm604mm−8 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Effective top tube595mm578mm−17 mm
Chainstay length410mm407mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1012mm1005mm−7 mm
BB drop72mm69mm−3 mm
BB height268mm272.5mm+5 mm
Standover850mm833.8mm−16 mm
Seat tube length553mm570mm+17 mm
Fork length363mm368mm+5 mm
Head tube length210mm200mm−10 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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