2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact 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 Expert Mid-Compact in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 523mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 777mm | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 480mm | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Expert Mid-CompactSpecialized 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 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide AL 35 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | not listed |
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