2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Venge Elite HRR. 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 Elite
Compared with the Specialized Venge Elite HRR in 49.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 49.0Specialized Allez Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite HRR 49.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 380mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 506mm | 528mm | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 72.25° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 972mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 742mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 460mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 125mm | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 517mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge Elite HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Elite HRRSpecialized 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 Elite HRRElite Rival HRR | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | SRAM S-550 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Specialized Mechnical | 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 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
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