2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge Elite HRR in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 49 places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite HRR 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 380mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 523mm | −21 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 | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 741mm | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 460mm | −47 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Elite HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Elite HRRSpecialized 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 Elite HRRElite Rival HRR | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-550 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Mechnical | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | not listed |
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