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2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint

The 61.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset. 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 Sprint

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 61, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 61.0 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

2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset (61) and 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint (61.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Sprint is the colored outline on top.J 1012

Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 61Specialized Allez Sprint, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 61Specialized Allez Sprint 61.0Difference
Reach408mm405mm−3 mm
Stack612mm604mm−8 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°74°+1.0°
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 Sprint minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6 FramesetSpecialized Allez Sprint

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 SL6 FramesetSpecialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Allez Sprint

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