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2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 vs 2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

The 61 is the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac SL8. 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 Comp

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 in 61, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−7 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61) and 2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Tarmac SL8, 61Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 61Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 61Difference
Reach408mm411mm+3 mm
Stack612mm605mm−7 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube595596mm+1 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1013mm±0 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover834mm835mm+1 mm
Seat tube length545mm570mm+25 mm
Fork length370mm366mm−4 mm
Head tube length204mm200mm−4 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8, 2025 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

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 SL8Specialized Allez Sprint CompComp
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105 R7100
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R470
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Tarmac
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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