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2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact vs 2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact (54.0)The Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact 54.0Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 54Difference
Reach386mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
Standover789mm798mm+9 mm
Seat tube length507mm510mm+3 mm
Head tube length140mm145mm+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 minus the Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Expert Mid-CompactSpecialized Allez Comp Compact M2

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 Venge Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-CompactSpecialized Allez Comp Compact M2Comp Compact M2 Apex
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano UltegraSRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano UltegraSRAM Apex
CassetteShimano 105SRAM Apex
ChainShimano 105KMC DX10 SC
CranksetFSA SL-KSRAM S100
WheelsetRoval Rapide AL 35not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo EliteSpecialized All Condition
BrakeShimano UltegraSRAM Apex
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmac Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Comp-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Romin EvoSpecialized Riva
Chainringnot listedSpecialized SRAM Red
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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