2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD. 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 Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD in 49, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD is drawn. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 49 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD 49 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363mm | 374 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 509mm | 535 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72.25 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.25 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 266mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 723mm | 720 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435mm | 460 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 93mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTDSpecialized Allez Elite
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 SL7 World Championship LTDS-Works 2021 World Championship LTD | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace 11-32 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 68mm |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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