2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert vs 2023 Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy
The Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert in 54, the Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy in 49 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 54Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 54 | Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 378mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 534 | 508mm | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.75° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 974mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 735mm | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 470mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 366mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 131mm | 105mm | −26 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 2023 Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 ExpertSpecialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy
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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Allez Sprint D'Aluisio Smartweld AlloyD'Aluisio Smartweld Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | Specialized S-Works Tarmac |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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