2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren 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
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge + McLaren is drawn. The Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge + McLaren 54.0 | Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 816mm | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 530mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2 minus the Specialized Venge + McLaren. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren, 2011 Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge + McLarenSpecialized Allez Comp Compact M2
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 + McLarenS-Works + McLaren | Specialized Allez Comp Compact M2Comp Compact M2 Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC DX10 SC |
| Wheelset | Zipp Zedtech 404 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized All Condition |
| Brake | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Zipp Vuka Sprint | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | Specialized Riva |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized SRAM Red |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Elite-Set |
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