2014 Specialized Venge vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite
The Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Elite
Compared with the Specialized Venge in 54.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge, 54.0Specialized Allez Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 54.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 395mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 573mm | +29 mm |
| 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 | 988mm | +10 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 791mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 520mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 568mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized Allez Elite
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 VengeS-Works | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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