2012 Specialized Venge Pro 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 Pro Mid-Compact in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 610.0 places the top of the head tube 87 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +87 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 610.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 610.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 408mm | +22 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 631mm | +87 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 854mm | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 580mm | +73 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 230mm | +90 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro 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 Pro Mid-CompactPro Mid-Compact | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide EL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra, Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | not listed |
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