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2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB 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
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB (54.0)The Specialized Venge Pro OSBB frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB is drawn. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro OSBB 54.0Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 49Difference
Reach386mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°72.25°−0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5°75.5°+2.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm970mm−8 mm
Standover789mm737mm−52 mm
Seat tube length507mm460mm−47 mm
Head tube length140mm100mm−40 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 minus the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB, 2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro OSBBSpecialized 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 Pro OSBBPro OSBBSpecialized Allez Comp Compact M2Comp Compact M2 Apex
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex
Cassettenot listedSRAM Apex
Chainnot listedKMC DX10 SC
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S100
Chainringnot listedSpecialized SRAM Red
Tirenot listedSpecialized All Condition
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22
Brakenot listedSRAM Apex
Stemnot listedSpecialized Elite-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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