2014 Specialized Venge Expert vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The 54 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 Specialized Venge Expert. 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 Expert in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 54 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Expert, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Expert 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 387mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 547mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 978mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 798mm | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 500mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 145mm | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Expert. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Expert, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert Ultegra | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide SL 35 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | not listed |
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