2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren vs 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The 520.0 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Venge + McLaren. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge + McLaren in 49.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge + McLaren, 49.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge + McLaren 49.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 385mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 506mm | 523mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 777mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 480mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 120mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge + McLaren. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren, 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge + McLarenSpecialized 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 + McLarenS-Works + McLaren | Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSmartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp Zedtech 404 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Zipp Vuka Sprint | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Tarmac Comp |
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