2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite
The 58 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 61.0 Specialized Venge Pro Race. 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 Pro Race in 61.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Venge Pro Race, 61.0Specialized Allez Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Race 61.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 407mm | 402mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 614mm | 605mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 73° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 407mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013mm | 1007mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 860mm | 817mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 577mm | 540mm | −37 mm |
| Head tube length | 210mm | 205mm | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 587mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 67.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro Race Force | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | SRAM 1170 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | KMC X-10 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 60 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM Force 22 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
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