2014 Specialized Venge Comp 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 Comp in 54.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Comp, 54.0Specialized Allez Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Comp 54.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 380mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 528mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 972mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 742mm | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 460mm | −47 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 125mm | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 517mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge Comp. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Comp, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge CompSpecialized 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 Venge CompComp Ultegra | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC X11L | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Specialized AXIS 2.0, Shimano Ultegra | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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