2012 Specialized Venge DA vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge DA in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 580.0 places the top of the head tube 62 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +62 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge DA, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 580.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge DA 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 580.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 402mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 606mm | +62 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1003mm | +25 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 836mm | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 540mm | +33 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 205mm | +65 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge DA. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge DA, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge DASpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
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 Venge DAS-Works DA | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide SL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized S-Works Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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