2014 Specialized Venge HRR 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 HRR in 54.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge HRR, 54.0Specialized Allez Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge HRR 54.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 387mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 530mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 973mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 747mm | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 480mm | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 125mm | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 539mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge HRR, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge 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 HRRS-Works RED HRR | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | SRAM RED22 | KMC X-10 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 60 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | SRAM RED | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
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